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.
Dr Sam on treating meningococcal 'I will never forget the look in her eyes'
Dr Sam Hay’s haunting memory of treating a Meningococcal patient, who remains the sickest person he’s ever seen. more
Chicken Pox: What you need to know if there's an outbreak
If / when you receive one of ‘those’ letters from your child’s school or daycare, here’s what you need to...more
Everything you need to know about Slapped Cheek
Slapped Cheek, also known as Fifth Disease and Parvovirus B19, is a common viral illness in children. Here’s what you need...more
Meningococcal disease: Dr Sam on symptoms, treatment and vaccines available
What you need to know about recent outbreaks, the different strains, and the vaccines available for your family. more
Massive hand, foot and mouth disease outbreak in Sydney
It’s one of the most contagious viruses around. more
What you need to know about measles
Measles is highly contagious and a number of cases have recently been diagnosed in NSW. These are the signs and symptoms to look...more
Parents angry about Sydney measles outbreak affecting children
10 cases have been reported in the last week more
Hand, foot and mouth disease season is upon us
When hand, foot and mouth disease enters your home, it is horrible. And with winter around the corner, it’s on the rise. more
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
