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.
The simple home test that could save your child's life
Meningitis is a very serious illness in which the membranes and fluid that surround the brain and the spinal cord become infected. more
Think chickenpox is 'no big deal'? Think again.
For the majority chickenpox is a relatively mild infection but it can, and does, cause serious complications and even death in otherwise...more
Health warning issued in Victoria as two children diagnosed with measles
The two children visited a number of busy locations while they were contagious. more
NSW Health warning, people with gastro should stay out of public pools.
NSW Health is urging people suffering from diarrhoea to avoid swimming pools for at least two weeks after recovery, as cryptosporidium...more
Meningococcal B vaccine will be offered free to South Australian students
As part of a state wide study into the impact of immunising large community groups against the disease. more
Melbourne teen dies from meningococcal just days after last final exam
Marcellin College student Matthew Wilkins died on Saturday afternoon, just hours after being admitted to hospital suffering from...more
Whooping cough is a very contagious and potentially fatal illness that is also called pertussis . Most people are immunised against...more
'Mum, I'm sick': but is she too sick for school?
Every parent has experienced it at one time or another: you’re getting ready for the day ahead, breakfast is being served, lunchboxes...more
The virus sending Aussie newborns to intensive care
Parechovirus has hit the news recently, despite the fact that it’s been around for quite some time, having first been identified...more
How can you keep your family safe from the current gastro epidemic?
A gastro epidemic has hit New South Wales with around 3,300 cases reported and children under 5 most at risk. Here are Dr Sam’s...more
Do we really need to boycott Bali because of Zika?
Indonesia has responded to the Australian government’s claims that they are experiencing “sporadic transmission”...more
The most common daycare bugs your child brings home
Is your child constantly coming home sick from daycare or school? Dr Sam Hay shines the spotlight on the biggest bugs lurking around. more
