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, by Angelina Zoldos New COVID XEC Variant: What It Is & How to Prepare
A new COVID variant is spreading rapidly across the globe, raising concerns that it could soon become the dominant strain. Known as the XEC variant,...
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, by Aussie Pharma Direct What Are the Different Types of Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)?
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common medical condition that occurs when bacteria invade any part of the urinary system, which includes the kidneys,...
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, by Aussie Pharma Direct Symptoms of Vitamin D Deficiency & How to Test for It
Vitamin D, often called the sunshine vitamin, plays a vital role in keeping our bodies healthy. It helps regulate calcium absorption, which is crucial for...
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, by Aussie Pharma Direct Check Your Iron Levels: Blood Tests You Should Know About
Do you know that iron tests come in various types, each designed to measure specific aspects of iron in your body? When you're advised to...
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, by Aussie Pharma Direct RSV vs. COVID-19 vs. Influenza: All You Need to Know
COVID-19, influenza (the flu), and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) represent a trio of respiratory illnesses, each caused by a different virus. But while they share...
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, by Aussie Pharma Direct Why Rapid Antigen Tests Are Vital in Managing COVID-19 and Flu Outbreaks
With a concerning spike in cases and hospitalisations unfolding in Australia due to the emergence of the new subvariant JN.1, the urgency of understanding and...
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, by Aussie Pharma Direct Where to Buy COVID-19 Tests Despite the Low Supply in Australia?
While we've all become seasoned pros at navigating the COVID-19 rollercoaster, Australia finds itself on a wild ride with the new JN.1 subvariant making waves....
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, by Aussie Pharma Direct You May be Having the hMPV, Not COVID-19 or Flu. Here’s How to Know
As the seasons change, a new health concern is emerging in Australia: the Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV). The virus is seasonal in nature and typically thrives...
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, by AussiePharmaDirect Can You Get Influenza A Twice?
Notably, influenza A viruses have been associated with significant pandemics that have had far-reaching consequences. The most well-known example is the 1918 influenza pandemic, often...
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, by AussiePharmaDirect Is it Flu or COVID? How to Know the Symptoms
The flu season is a period marked by increased cases of influenza, a contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus. It is that time...
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, by AussiePharmaDirect Understanding Influenza B: The Lesser Known Virus
Influenza, or simply “the flu”, is a common respiratory illness that can be found worldwide. There are four types of influenza viruses: Influenza A, Influenza...
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, by AussiePharmaDirect At home Rapid Antigen Testing before setting off on holidays
You’ve worked hard all year and can’t wait to take a break. With school holidays just around the corner, the last thing you want is...
