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Travel Health
Delegation of Injections: When Is It Appropriate and What are the Risks?
Delegation in healthcare is a valuable practice that allows the workload to be shared among a team. However, when it comes to injections—particularly in the context of childhood immunisations and travel health—delegation requires careful consideration, especially when...
Preparing for Travel: Navigating Chronic Conditions
Travelling abroad provides valuable opportunities to explore new perspectives, cultures and experiences. However, for individuals managing chronic conditions, venturing far from home can bring unique challenges and uncertainties. Planning for travel when you have a...
Defending Against Dengue Fever: What’s The Latest On The Qdenga Vaccine?
Dengue (sometimes known as breakbone fever) is a viral infection caused by the dengue virus (DENV), a mosquito-borne flaviviruses which is found in tropical and sub-tropical climates, mostly in urban and semi-urban areas. The dengue virus has four different serotypes:...
Ten tips for dealing with appointments that involve injecting children
No-one likes injecting children and it’s always a challenge making sure they have adequate information that they and their caregivers understand. Children present in a wide range of maturity levels, and consequently with a wide range of needs and tolerances. Injecting...