Southern Hemisphere Flu Vaccine 2020 recommendation

Does Hand Sanitising Really Make A Difference? Yes, it does! Washing your hands thoroughly with soap and water should be enough to keep the influenza virus from spreading. If you can’t, then an alcohol-based sanitiser with at least 60% alcohol content should do the trick. Here’s how you should wash your hands: Wet your hands […]

When the sick season emerges during those winter months, the workplace is often hit the hardest. It’s hard to maintain a healthy office during winter because the contagious levels are generally very high! If you have noticed that the number of employees getting sick has increased recently, you should consider organising flu vaccinations for everyone […]

Think you have the flu or influenza? For some people It can be difficult to tell if it is indeed influenza and not the common cold. Knowing how to identify flu symptoms is crucial in the early treatment and prevention of unwanted flu complications.   Individual symptoms vary, but most people infected with the flu […]

The flu or influenza is a viral infection that targets the lungs, throat and the nose. Unlike asthma attacks, the influenza virus gets passed on whenever you cough, sneeze or when you make hand contact. But did you know that cold and flu in asthma can be considered as triggers?   In fact, those who […]

Pandemic influenza, Seasonal Flu Outbreaks, Avian Influenza? Seasonal influenza pertains to periodic outbreaks caused by several types of flu viruses strain particular to a geographic area. In Australia, the flu season reaches its peak during winter. Varying seasons entail unique vaccine formulations to effectively protect humans against virus strains. This means keeping up with mutating […]

What Is Flu?   Influenza, aka the flu, is an airway infection that’s very contagious. During winter season, influenza makes up the majority of diseases.   Flu can manifest itself in the form of headaches, sluggishness, body aches and a runny nose. It can also produce deadly, serious or fatal symptoms, including: Kidney or other […]

How does immunisation Work? Each and every day we come in contact with millions of germs, viruses and bacteria. You may be wondering why we’re not sick all the time as a result. The reason? Our immune system fights them all off and prevents us from getting sick.   How Does Our Immune System Work? […]

Canberra. October 11, 2017 The Australian Influenza Vaccine Committee (AIVC) congregated at the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) for the purpose of recommending influenza viruses to be used in the composition of the 2018 flu vaccine. The meeting involved review and evaluation of: data associated to epidemiology Australia and Southern Hemisphere influenza isolates recently circulating, as to its […]

Corporate Care is passionate about protecting everyone’s health by minimising the spread of disease. Our Flu Vaccine FAQ aims to provide all-important information and increase awareness. Here’s to a better understanding of flu vaccinations:   Why is it recommended to get a flu vaccine?  Annual flu shots reduce your likelihood of catching the seasonal flu […]