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How flu shots can reduce absenteeism

How flu shots can reduce absenteeism

Prolific and highly contagious, the influenza virus raises its head every winter, spreading through schools, homes, and offices like wildfire. The 2019 season got off to a particularly nasty start, with over 110,000 people being diagnosed with the flu by 1st July. This was almost double the number of the previous year. In NSW during… Continue Reading

WorkCover and Injurynet

WorkCover and Injurynet

Preventative health is one of the biggest areas of focus for modern doctors—we aim for early intervention because it has the best health outcomes for patients. Injurynet is a preventative medical scheme that connects employees from a range of companies to doctors and other specialists, such as physiotherapists, for help to prevent injuries before they… Continue Reading

Veterans’ health matters

Veterans’ health matters

After serving in the Australian military for 11 years, I am keen to look after ex-defense force personnel who might present with complaints ranging from skin disorders to musculoskeletal problems to mental health issues. I understand that these stresses and injuries are to be expected after years of service, so managing veterans’ health long-term is… Continue Reading