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Box Hill Hospital  Advise patient they MUST NOT present to the Emergency Department  Enter the Screening Clinic via ENTRANCE D on Thames Street, Box Hill through the transit lounge  No appointment or prior phone call is needed, just turn up  Current hours are 10am – 6pm. This is subject to change The Alfred Hospital (City)  Enter via Emergency Department as a separate clinic has been set up there  55 Commercial Road Melbourne  No set times as yet  No appointment or prior phone call is needed, just turn up Monash Medical Centre Clayton  No appointment or prior phone call is needed, just turn up  Clinic is found at 239 Clayton Road, Clayton  Current hours are 10am – 6pm 7 days a week Austin Hospital Heidelberg  Not a drop in service  Will turn away patients that have no symptoms  Must call the Coronavirus Hotline before attending clinic or Call Austin Hospital Coronavirus Hotline before attending clinic 9496 6606 (Austin Hospital Hotline 8am-5pm Monday-F...

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In this digital age, it is important for parents to remain aware of the following terms and the potential harm that can result. Digital Footprint   The word used to describe the trail, traces or "footprints" that people leave online. Geo-location software   This type of software is used to identify someone's IP address, which can reveal which country they are in - right down to city and post code, organisation and specific location.  Lots of devices today also equip with GPS.  It allows the software to pinpoint the exact location of the device. Hacking   The act of someone who breaks into computer and network systems and performs something destructively or illegally. Identify theft   A crime in which an imposter obtains key pieces of personal information, such as driver's licence or passport details, in order to impersonate someone else. Phishing   When emails are sent from fake email addresses in order to deceive individuals to reveal pers...

There are so many Manuka honey product on the market now.  Some from Australia; and some from New Zealand.  Each product is using different indicators to represent its strength.  Capilano has good descriptions on what these indicators mean. Non Peroxide Activity (NPA) In 1981, Dr Peter Molan (MBE), who is a professor at the University of Waikato in New Zealand, was researching the peroxide activity in honeys from around the world when he found that when he deliberately destroyed the Hydrogen Peroxide Activity (HPA) in honey that only one honey was still showing strong antibacterial activity. This activity became known as Non Peroxide Antibacterial Activity (NPA). Dr Molan went on to research this activity over many years and found that it was very stable in Manuka honey and could withstand both heat and light exposure and still remain highly active and effective.

Battling an itching, burning case of athlete's foot? Let's fight back with some natural inexpensive ways. What You Need: Vinegar and baking soda. What You Do: Soak your feet in equal parts vinegar (white or apple cider) and water for fifteen minutes twice a day.  If the infection is severe and the skin is raw, the solution will sting.  Dry your feet thoroughly after each soak. Place your shoes out in the sun to kill any fungus that's inside them.

Below are the 2 treatments I received when I got burned.  Some new techs! Here I just want to share what they are.  Seek advices from your doctor before you use them. What is ACTICOAT ? The ACTICOAT family consists of dressings which are flexible, absorbent and conformable and that provide an efficient and effective barrier to bacterial penetration. ACTICOAT has been shown to offer significant clinical and economic results compared to other silver dressings. ACTICOAT has also been shown to be more effective in a chronic setting and in a comparative study. ACTICOAT managed wounds saw a faster time to resolution of infection and also a decreased overall cost compared to competitors. What is  Silver sulfadiazine cream ? Silver sulfadiazine cream is used to prevent or to treat bacterial infections affecting your skin. It is particularly helpful in preventing burns from becoming infected. It works by killing the bacteria which are responsible for skin infections. ...

Be a good role model. If you're a fussy eater then you may have to make peace with the idea that your child may be a   fussy eater   too. Lead by example and try to expand your diet to show him that you enjoy a wide variety of foods. Ask your child to help with the preparation of a meal. Your child is more likely to eat a meal he has helped to make. Set up regular habits for eating. Make sure that your child understands what is expected of him when he eats. Make sure that the food you serve looks interesting.

FORGET teaspoons and I heart NY T-shirts. Bring home a cultural souvenir next time you're abroad, because other countries have some damn lovely (and quirky) customs.  1. Treat yourself Nope, this doesn't mean gorge on the breakfast buffet at your hotel. The French are famous for their small portions, but that doesn't mean they skimp on the indulgence. At le breakfast , for example, a single buttery croissant or chocolate brioche stands in for the big brekkies we've become accustomed to over here. And for their savouring, the French have a much lower obesity rate than Aussies.

One of the biggest differences in the way we eat today compared to 20 years ago is the number of extras that have become a normal part of our diets All these extras add up to an extra five to 10 unwanted kilograms. While restrictive diets seem to be the standard way for individuals to lose weight, such strict diets tend to be difficult to stick to. Instead, small but significant changes to daily food patterns, such as the following, can result in good weight loss over time. 1. Swap from lite to low-fat milk

First of all, the most common symptoms of dry eye syndrome are: Dryness An itchy sensation A gritty or sandy sensation Sensitivity to light Excessive tearing Blurry vision or difficulty seeing at night A stinging, burning sensation Red and irritated eyes Eyelashes or lids with crusts, flakes, excess oil or dandruff If you have any of these symptoms then you are most likely suffering from dry eyes.  There are three cases of dry eyes: blepharitis, meibomian gland dysfunction and tear film problems.  Here we focus on MGD:

Cloves Cloves are dried flower buds and originate in Indonesia. It has one of the highest levels of antioxidants and is often used as a spice, particularly in Indian food. Cloves is actually one of the few spices that can compete with fruits and berries when it comes to antioxidant levels for standard serving sizes of meals. Ginger Ginger or ginger root is consumed as a delicacy, medicine, or spice. Ginger is said to help with reducing inflammation. It can be used in cooking but also added to flavor to water, tea etc. Cinnamon Cinnamon is derived from the bark of a tree with origins from Sri Lanka. Today, the trees can be found in most of South East Asia. There are different types of cinnamon; true cinnamon should be preferred, rather than cinnamon cassia which can be found in some grocery stores. Cinnamon has a high antioxidant level and is also believed to help with the stabilization of blood sugar levels and the management of diabetes. Oregano Oregano is a co...

With the winter months upon us, it’s important we take extra care with little ones during the colder weather. Take a look at our handy tips to make sure your child stays warm and well this winter. 1. Wrap up warm Think layers! Make sure your little one is wrapped up warmly but can take off layers easily if needed. Opt for wool over cotton if you can because it keeps the warmth in more effectively. We’ve all heard it, but it’s worth remembering – we lose up to 30% of our body heat through our heads, so make sure your bub wears a hat. A waterproof jacket is also a must-have for your toddler.

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Red grapes. Resveratrol, found in the skin of red grapes, is an antioxidant that promotes overall eye health. There are lots of kid-friendly ways to serve grapes: you can freeze them or cut them in half, add them to a smoothie and have fun playing with them in between mouthfuls. Salmon.  Omega-3 essential fatty acids found in fatty fish such as salmon , sardines, mackerel and trout as well as organic egg yolks (which contain around twice the amount of Omega-3s as eggs from grain-fed factory chickens) are crucial for optimal development of both the retina and brain.

The basic advice when you're starting solids is to take it slow and steady: introduce foods one at a time, at intervals around three or four days, so you can keep track if your baby has an adverse reaction to a new food. And while the advice used to be to hold back offering foods known to prompt an allergic reaction (things like nuts and fish), the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) now recommends you don't delay the introduction of those foods. That said, there are still a handful of foods which are definitely on the no-go list for babies, at least until they grow up a bit and get better at chewing, swallowing and digesting their food. 1.  Honey

Sometimes toddlers seem to be on a mission to get themselves into scrapes. Here’s how to protect them from everyday dangers and keep them safe. Keeping your toddler safe: at home As your child starts to grow, walk and become more adventurous a great tip is to get down on your hands and knees and look at your home through a child’s eyes. What can they reach? What dangerous things will little fingers be able to touch? And what will attract curious eyes? Identify the danger , be it power sockets or kitchen cupboards full of cleaning products and then set about making them toddler-proof. Brush up on your food hygiene rules for the sake of your toddlers. Keep raw and cooked food apart, hot wash all your chopping boards , crockery and cutlery and make sure you’ve heated food long enough to avoid harmful bacteria multiplying, but not so long that your toddler ends up with a burned mouth. It’s best to check the middle of the food to get an accurate temperature. And...

Summer can be a wonderful time for road trips and spending time in the car, but not everything belongs in a hot car. People, especially children, should not sit in parked cars, even in the shade. Since January, the RACV and Ambulance Victoria have been called out to more than 1000 cases of children and animals locked in cars. Ambulance Victoria group manager Brett Drummond said leaving children in a car can be deadly. “Babies and young children can’t regulate their body temperature like adults can, so being left in a hot car can quickly become life threatening,” he said. Tests show that in one minute a car’s temperature can soar from an air-conditioned 19C to 30C, and in another seven minutes can reach 40C.

Summer is a glorious time to get out and about with your baby, visiting the local pool, exploring the beach or heading to the park for a weekday picnic. But the heat can be really tough on babies - much tougher than it is on adults. Babies are hot little creatures in the first place, as they have faster metabolisms so generate more heat for their size than adults. Unfortunately, they don't perspire in the same way that adults do, so they're less able to regulate their body temperature naturally. As a result, they are particularly vulnerable to overheating. What is heat stress?  When your body is so hot that it can't cool itself down by sweating alone, a variety of physical conditions develop, all of which go under the general heading of "heat stress". There are three stages to heat stress: dehydration, followed by heat exhaustion and finally the extreme condition of heat stroke, which can be fatal.