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Flu (Influenza)
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10.07.2024
Inside the ICU: a doctor's perspective on treating severe flu cases
Dr Adam Visser is the Director of Critical Care at Toowoomba Hospital. In his job, he manages the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), where the sickest patients in the hospital are cared for. We spoke to Dr Visser about what it’s like to look after people
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02.07.2024
How to tell the difference between a cold and influenza
Colds and the flu can cause different symptoms and severity of illness.
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10.07.2024
Inside the ICU: a doctor's perspective on treating severe flu cases
Dr Adam Visser is the Director of Critical Care at Toowoomba Hospital. In his job, he manages the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), where the sickest patients in the hospital are cared for. We spoke to Dr Visser about what it’s like to look after people
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02.07.2024
How to tell the difference between a cold and influenza
Colds and the flu can cause different symptoms and severity of illness.
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03.05.2024
6 things to know about immunisation in 2024
Immunisation is a simple and effective way of protecting people from serious diseases. Not only does it help protect individuals, immunisation also protects the broader community by minimising the spread of disease.
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22.03.2023
Why antibiotics can't be used to treat your colds, flu, and other viral illnesses
Because COVID-19, colds and the flu are caused by viruses, antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections can't cure them, and using antibiotics when they aren't needed can actually lead to antibiotic resistance down the track.