Is it the flu, COVID or something else? That old rapid antigen test sitting in your cupboard may tell you. But this is what you need to know.
- Professor Emerita, Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University
If you get sick just in time for a weekend or your long-awaited holiday, it’s called ‘leisure sickness’. But is it real?
An infection control expert explains why sharing your razor, towel or toothbrush isn’t such a great idea.
Is it time to cut the men in your life some slack this winter? Here’s what the evidence says.
We tend to just think of viruses in terms of their damaging impacts on human health and lives. But viruses can also be used to benefit human health, agriculture and the environment.
An expert in infection prevention and control explains.
Health workers who picked their noses were more likely to contract COVID, according to a new study. But here’s what the study means for the rest of us.
Knowing if you have COVID or the flu can affect when you get vaccinated, need a particular antiviral, or if you need to work from home. But these combination tests can be expensive.
Some results of independent testing of rapid antigen tests available in Australia have been made public. Here’s what the data tell us.
Here’s what we know from the limited data publicly available.
They’ve stopped short of mandates, but authorities and experts are strongly suggesting it’s time to cover our mouths and noses again to prevent COVID infection. This time, reach for a respirator.
A sore throat is more common with Omicron than Delta, but that doesn’t mean a throat swab will give you a more accurate – or earlier – result.
Can you use a test intended for adults or older children? How do you test a wriggling or grumpy small child anyway? We’re infection control and child health researchers. Here are our tips.
All up, your risk of catching COVID on a flight is very low. But there are things you can do to lower that risk even further.
Your rapid antigen tests say you’re COVID-negative but you still have cold symptoms. Generally, you should stay away from others until you’re well again.
If you’re thinking of upgrading from a cloth or surgical mask to a respirator, here’s what you need to know.
It’s easy to avoid common pitfalls when taking rapid antigen tests. Here are a few to watch out for.
Plans to prevent transmission in childcare settings are being left to states and territories, and these are at times fragmented. Parents and centres need a coherent and clear set of guidelines.
Doctors are finding presentations of croup in children seeking hospital care for COVID.
L’un est long mais plus précis, l’autre rapide mais moins fiable… Voici les cas où vous pouvez privilégier les autotests antigéniques et comment optimiser leur utilisation.
A rapid antigen test is a screening tool – it can indicate that you might be infected, but you need a PCR test to confirm the result.
It’s worth having a conversation with family and friends to set some rules to minimise the risk of COVID transmission.
Here are some practical tips to keep you comfortable while helping you stay safe.
Plan ahead and wash your hands. These are just some of the tips to think about before taking a COVID rapid antigen test at home.
At the pool, the most likely place to catch COVID-19 is in the change rooms.
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