This topic includes articles which look at how to prevent illness and to protect your health.
Editorial Team Link to current schedule Children's Health Preventive Health
Editorial Team Nicotine replacement has been used as a stop-smoking aid by many ex-smokers. This article provides an overview of the different products available. Chest Problems Drug Addiction Medications Preventive Health
Ms Tania Clifton-Smith OOS is a common problem in the workforce. This article looks at how to limit work-related stress and injuries. Bones And Joints Preventive Health
Editorial Team Outline of this important vaccine Children's Health Preventive Health
Editorial Team The polio vaccine protects against polio which still occurs in some parts of the world. The vaccine is recommended as part of the childhood immunisation schedule. This article profiles the vaccine and its rare side effects. Children's Health Preventive Health Vaccination
Editorial Team This article is based on an overview of risk factors for heart disease outlined by Heart Foundation medical director Dr Boyd Swinburn at a recent women's healthy heart conference in New Zealand. Heart Problems Preventive Health Women's Health
Dr Adrian Harrison Quiting smoking is no easy task. This article takes a fresh look at how to become smoke-free. Chest Problems Drug Addiction Preventive Health
Editorial Team Factsheet on this antiviral agent Supplied by Roche. Infections Medications Preventive Health
Editorial Team An outline of this important vaccination. Children's Health Infections Preventive Health
Editorial Team The new Thin Prep pap smear test uses the latest technology to test for pre-cancerous changes on the cervix. This article looks at the advantages over the traditional screening method. Preventive Health Sexual Health Women's Health
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