What causes glandular fever?
The virus (germ) causing Glandular Fever (which is also called Infectious Mononucleosis or 'Mono') is very common, and almost everyone will have been infected by the time they are adults. In developing countries most children get the infection ... [... more]
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Exclusion for infectious diseases
Infectious diseases are spread through people having contact with someone with the disease. For this reason there are regulations about when a child can go back to school, childcare, etc when they have one of these diseases. It is important to ... [... more]
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What are the symptoms?
Many young people get glandular fever as they reach the later years of high school. The older a person is, the longer it can take to get better. Young children often are only unwell for a week or so. Glandular fever is also called Infectious ... [... more]
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Key food safety tips
Many of the infectious diseases that can make people very ill can be prevented by taking care with handling food and with hand washing, especially if someone in the family is sick. Here are some of the ways to help protect your family from the ... [... more]
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What is a cold?
A cold is caused by a virus that affects the nose and throat. It is the most common infectious illness, especially for young children. Young children may have 8 to 10 colds each year, with the highest number usually being during the first two ... [... more]
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Stopping the spread of shigella in the community
Shigella (or shigellosis) is an infectious disease which can cause diarrhoea, fever and stomach cramps. It is usually caught from another person, but it can be caught from contaminated food or water. Center for Disease Control USA, information ... [... more]
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Chickenpox - immunisation
Chickenpox (varicella) is a highly infectious disease that causes an itchy red rash with blisters. Immunisation with the chickenpox vaccine can protect your child from developing the illness and possible serious medical problems. Serious side ... [... more]
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Viral haemorrhagic fever
Viral haemorrhagic fever (VHF) is an extremely infectious and life threatening disease caused by a group of viruses which includes the Ebola virus. There is no cure or vaccination, and the death rate for VHF can be as high as 90 per cent. Viral ... [... more]
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Glandular fever - Better Health Channel.
Glandular fever (or kissing disease) is the common term used to describe a viral infection called infectious mononucleosis. The virus that causes glandular fever is known as Epstein-Barr virus. Glandular fever most commonly affects young adults ... [... more]
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Vaccines - Better Health Channel.
Vaccines help reduce the risk of certain infectious diseases by introducing a modified microbe to the immune system. In many cases, vaccines offer lifelong immunity. The National Immunisation Program recommends vaccines for infants, children and ... [... more]
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Work issues - infection control
The foundation of good infection control in the workplace is to assume that everyone is potentially infectious. Proper procedures should be followed at all times. Basic techniques include regular hand washing and keeping the workplace ... [... more]
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Life expectancy for Victorians
Life expectancy in Victoria is increasing. Fewer people are dying from heart disease, injuries and infectious diseases. Victorian women can expect to live almost five years longer than Victorian men. Reducing risk factors decreases your risk of ... [... more]
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