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Hay Fever

Posted 28/10/2008

Hay fever is the common name for a condition called allergic rhinitis, which means an allergy that affects the nose.


Vision Loss - Help Is Available

Posted 16/10/2008

Vision impairment affects about 80,000 Victorians. Support is available to help people with vision loss live independent lives.


Flu and Pneumococcal Immunisation

Posted 16/10/2008

Influenza (flu) and pneumococcal vaccines are recommended for older people and those with a serious underlying medical condition. These people are more likely to become seriously ill or die from these diseases. Flu viruses change every year and require a new vaccine to be developed and given each year. The pneumococcal vaccine does not change.


Skin prick tests identify asthma risk for toddlers with eczema, says Melbourne research

Posted 4/7/2008

Toddlers with eczema who have a positive skin prick test for allergy have almost triple the risk of developing asthma than those with a negative test, says an Australian study.


Dealing with Anxiety and Stress in our Schools

Posted 18/4/2008

The benefits of meditation as a form of stress management are well recognised and accepted in our society. Large numbers of adults choose to attend a variety of relaxation classes to create a balance within their busy lives. Should it be surprising then to learn of an increased focus on the same topic within our schools?

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