According to the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, ‘for the first time in five years, influenza and COVID-19 cases have been overtaken by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) this season, as a peak immunisation advocacy group releases its ‘state of play’. Latest figures collated for the Immunisation Foundation of Australia [...]
The theme of this year’s Brain Injury Awareness Week. Is ‘many pathways, one community’. With around 1 in 45 Australians living with a brain injury, and almost 3 in 4 of these people aged under 65, raising awareness is essential. Brain injury can occur in many everyday situations, even when it is not formally [...]
From 1 July 2026, Australia has introduced a new pneumococcal vaccine, Capvaxive® under the National Immunisation Program (NIP). This vaccine provides protection against 21 strains of pneumococcal bacteria, helping to prevent serious illnesses such as pneumonia, meningitis and bloodstream infections. Capvaxive® replaces the previous adult pneumococcal vaccines, Prevenar 13® and [...]
Almost 1.3 million Australians are living with Type 2 diabetes, which accounts for 85 to 90 per cent of all diabetes cases. It is a leading public health burden, heavily impacting the healthcare system and older demographics, though largely preventable. Many people with type 2 diabetes have no symptoms at [...]
Getting help with your mental health can be a big step. It can feel even bigger when you're not sure where to start. For many in the Adelaide Hills, that first step is a discussion with a GP they trust, not a specialist appointment cold-booked online. A GP mental health [...]
What is hypertension? Blood pressure is the force of blood circulating against the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps it around your body. Depending on what a person is doing during the day, blood pressure goes up and down naturally, depending on general health and activity levels.1 Hypertension, [...]
Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection which spreads through coughing, sneezing or close contact with infected skin sores. Symptoms may begin with a sore throat, fever, swollen glands and difficulty swallowing. In severe cases, the bacteria produce a toxin that can damage the heart and nervous system and may be [...]
Australia introduced the National Lung Cancer Screening Program in July 2025 to help detect lung cancer earlier, when treatment is more likely to be successful. Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death in Australia, partly because many people do not develop symptoms until the disease is advanced. Early [...]
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a highly contagious, common virus causing infections of the respiratory tract, including the lungs and airways. Common signs include fever, runny nose, cough, sneezing, wheezing, and reduced appetite. It can lead to severe illness, such as bronchiolitis or pneumonia, in infants, young children, and older adults. [...]
For the month of May, the Lung Foundation of Australia is urging Australians to be aware of any symptoms which may indicate a change in lung function. Every day, you take around 22,000 breaths—so keeping your lungs healthy matters. Simple habits can make a real difference. Stay active, sit and [...]
