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When a chemist wrote a book about vitamin C curing the common cold, the world took note. How wrong we all were.
Your bed is warm and it’s cold outside. Besides, you have a tickle in your throat. Should you go for that run?
When you say ‘but aren’t you cold?’ what are you really asking? Kids will answer how they feel now; parents are planning ahead.
It depends how old you are and if you have an underlying health condition.
The most common active ingredient in cold and flu tablets has been shown to have almost no effect. So why do some people feel these tablets help?
The marketing hype promises better health for men, fewer colds and a more robust immune system. Here’s what the evidence says.
Two experts answer five common questions about the flu vaccine, with the evidence.
Everything you need to know about the flu vaccine, including the nasal spray, egg-free options, who it’s free for and what to do if you’re scared of needles.
There has already been a lot of flu this year but the flu season is unlikely to peak until late winter.
If last year is anything to go by, the flu season is dragging on. So, it’s still worth getting a flu shot if you haven’t had one already this year.
It’s a good idea to let your drinks cool down before you take a sip.
Staying warm in winter is important, but so is staying safe. So a little caution can go a long way to prevent serious injury.
A cold will make your snot thicker and it may change colour.
If you have COVID or the flu, you’ll want to stay home and recover. But what about if your symptoms are mild? Here’s what to consider.
This year’s flu season has been unusually severe – and COVID is still sending some people to hospital, too.
Many of us feel sluggish or less social when it’s colder. But seasonal affective disorder is more than just a slump.
Catching the flu or COVID can trigger a heart attack or stroke in vulnerable people. Here’s what we can all do to lower our risk.
hMPV tends to hit hardest in young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. A virologist explains.
You can still pass whooping cough on, even if you’re vaccinated.
Top contributors
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Professor of Infectious Diseases, Monash University
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Professor of Medicine, Monash University
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Specialist General Practitioner, and Conjoint Senior Lecturer, UNSW
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Paediatrician, Infectious Diseases Physician and Clinical Microbiologist, The Kids Research Institute Australia, The University of Western Australia
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Paediatrician & Infectious Diseases Physician; Senior Lecturer & NHMRC Fellow, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sydney
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Professor of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Adelaide University
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Lecturer in Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Adelaide University
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Professor of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology, Australian National University
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Senior Lecturer; MD, Victoria University
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Professor Emerita, Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University
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Distinguished Professor, Professor of Immunology, RMIT University
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Deputy Director, WHO Collaborating Centre for Reference and Research on Influenza
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Associate Professor and Research Leader in Virology and Infectious Disease, Griffith University
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Conjoint Associate Lecturer, Faculty of Medicine, UNSW
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Professor of Infectious Diseases and Global Health, University of Sydney