Flu Vaccine 2021 – should you have it now or wait?

Flu vaccination season has began, but should you wait to get the COVID-19 vaccine first before the flu vaccine? This year so far, only 654,565 doses of flu vaccines have been given, compared with 2,339,287 for the same time last year. It seems that people are putting...

National Asthma Week 1st-7th September

This year Asthma week is from 1st till 7th September. To help with your asthma, there are some useful information from Asthma Australia on understanding and living with asthma, asthma triggers, and asthma medicines. There is also a Take a Breather Checklist to...

Think F.A.ST, Act F.A.S.T – National Stroke Week

National Stroke Week – Think F.A.S.T, Act F.A.S.T This year’s National Stroke Week focuses on encouraging Australians to become more aware of stroke, understand their risk and what they can do to prevent a stroke. Stroke is one of Australia’s biggest...

Are you wearing your mask correctly?

Are you wearing your mask correctly? Whether you are wearing a surgical or cloth mask, take the following steps to ensure that you are doing it correctly:- Before putting on the mask, wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water, or use a hand sanitiser...

Mental Health Tips for Older Adults

In this challenging times, many of us may be feeling anxious and and vulnerable. The following tips may help:- Keep in regular contact with loved ones, for example by telephone, e-mail, social media or video conference.- Keep regular routines and schedules as much as...

National Diabetes Week

As this week is National Diabetes Week, it’s time to learn more about diabetes and how it can affect the body. In people with diabetes, there is not enough insulin hormone to breakdown sugar (glucose) and convert it into energy.The glucose stays in the blood and...