bacterial and viral
Find out the facts about common bacterial and viral infections so you have symptoms and treatmemnts to hand when the worst strikes. Get plenty of information and advice about illnesses such as mumps, tonsilitis and urinary tract infections.
“My baby died from parechovirus”
Parents in Queensland are being warned to be on the look out for symptoms of parechovirus as the outbreak spreads. For Janelle Deb, the warning comes too late. more
“Your boy is one of the very sick ones.”
A virus more frightening than Zika is breaking out in Queensland. Baby Mac Jensen was one of the lucky ones who survived the Sydney...more
Not just lockjaw: Tetanus and how it kills
What is tetanus and why do we need tetanus immunisation? Linda Drummond looks at the risks and issues associated with tetanus and...more
Pregnant and worried about zika virus? Here’s what you need to know
Zika virus is believed to cause brain birth defects in babies if pregnant women are infected. Here’s everything you need to know. more
Is childcare making your child sick?
It seems the minute your bundle of joy starts childcare, the snot, the rashes and the diarrhoea begin – sometimes all at the same...more
Zika virus mosquitoes found in Sydney
Spraying has been increased at Sydney airport to try to contain the mosquitoes spreading. more
Zika virus discovered closer to home
A positive case of Zika virus has been discovered in Indonesia. more
TRAVEL WARNING: The terrifying virus causing birth defects worldwide
The Zika virus is spreading all over the world with the first cases found in the UK and USA more
How to stop 5 top back-to-school bugs in their tracks
After keeping the troops happy and occupied all school holidays, it can be a moment of quiet triumph for mums when they go back...more
Measles and immunisation: the facts
The history of measles and the measles vaccine. Learn all about this disease and its complications. By Linda Drummond. more
Meningococcal disease and immunisation
Could your child be at risk from meningoccocal C? Linda Drummond explains everything you need to know about this potentially deadly...more
Rubella and immunisation: the facts
Rubella (German measles) is on the rise as vaccination rates fall. Linda Drummond explains what you need to know about rubella and...more
