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GPs called to help track down dangerous polio-like viruses

GPs called to help track down dangerous polio-like viruses

Is polio over? Not yet, with polio-like enteroviruses on the rise and vaccine-derived poliovirus seeing a resurgence overseas.


Australia must learn to live with coronavirus: Infectious disease expert

Australia must learn to live with coronavirus: Infectious disease expert

The virus will be part of our lives until an effective vaccine arrives – because elimination is ‘very unlikely’.


Australians with flu-like symptoms should use masks: GP

Australians with flu-like symptoms should use masks: GP

The calls from a GP who helped defeat SARS come after the Chief Medical Officer said there is no need for unaffected people to wear masks.


Claims coronavirus can spread through the air

Claims coronavirus can spread through the air

A senior Chinese official has said the virus can infect people via airborne transmission, but an Australian expert says more evidence is needed.


Confusion over updated coronavirus mask advice

Confusion over updated coronavirus mask advice

Some authorities say surgical masks are safe to use for swabs in ‘mild cases’, but that appears to contradict other recommendations.


Weaker health systems particularly at risk from coronavirus: WHO

Weaker health systems particularly at risk from coronavirus: WHO

Urgent action is needed to stop the new virus from emerging as a true pandemic.


Is quarantining children a sensible precaution amid coronavirus?

Is quarantining children a sensible precaution amid coronavirus?

Despite conflicting advice from authorities, health experts say keeping China-linked children home from school is reasonable.


WHO raises coronavirus risk level

WHO raises coronavirus risk level

New research suggests the virus may be spread by people without symptoms, but Australian authorities say the evidence is not yet conclusive.


Experts issue vaccine reminder in light of recent measles outbreaks

Experts issue vaccine reminder in light of recent measles outbreaks

A recent surge in measles outbreaks has prompted reminders urging people planning to travel to ensure their vaccinations are up to date.


Measles outbreak crosses the Tasman

Measles outbreak crosses the Tasman

Multiple cases of the highly infectious disease have been confirmed in Perth, Sydney and Melbourne, with several linked to an outbreak in New Zealand.


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