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16.06.2025
Know the facts: What is Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and how can serious illness be prevented?
For many people, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) leads to nothing more than a mild cold. But for others—especially young children —it can cause severe illness, including pneumonia, and the need for hospitalisation.
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10.07.2024
Inside the ICU: a doctor's perspective on treating severe flu cases
Dr Adam Visser is the Director of Critical Care at Toowoomba Hospital. In his job, he manages the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), where the sickest patients in the hospital are cared for. We spoke to Dr Visser about what it’s like to look after people
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16.06.2025
Know the facts: What is Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and how can serious illness be prevented?
For many people, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) leads to nothing more than a mild cold. But for others—especially young children —it can cause severe illness, including pneumonia, and the need for hospitalisation.
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10.07.2024
Inside the ICU: a doctor's perspective on treating severe flu cases
Dr Adam Visser is the Director of Critical Care at Toowoomba Hospital. In his job, he manages the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), where the sickest patients in the hospital are cared for. We spoke to Dr Visser about what it’s like to look after people
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03.05.2024
6 things to know about immunisation in 2024
Immunisation is a simple and effective way of protecting people from serious diseases. Not only does it help protect individuals, immunisation also protects the broader community by minimising the spread of disease.
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25.03.2024
What is RSV and why can it be dangerous for young children?
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is highly infectious, very common and can cause serious illness in younger children.