It's always distressing for a parent when your little one has a fever. This infographic tells you what to do and when to seek medical help..

We asked Dr Umberto Russo, MBBS, FRACGP GAICD, Chief Medical Officer at 13SICK, National Home Doctor Service, to answer some questions about pneumonia, a common and potentially life-threatening illness.

By Dr Umberto Russo MBBS FRACGP GAICD

In my almost thirty years on the road visiting patients at home in the after hours, I can’t tell you how many cases of shingles I have seen.

As winter approaches the community braces for an onset of infectious illnesses – coughs, colds, flu, gastro, skin complaints, eye infections and now COVID-19. As the old saying goes, an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure… and the number one way to prevent getting sick this winter is the simple act of washing your hands.

The Easter break is the prime time for Aussies to go on holidays, particularly when families want to catch some warmer autumn weather before winter sets in. As you pack up the car or dash for the airport, remember these handy hints to keep well over the break.