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Food Safety – How to Keep Your Food, and Your Family Safe

Food Safety – How to Keep Your Food, and Your Family Safe

Jaime Rose Chambers
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Most of us have been struck down with food poisoning at some stage in our lives and know just how horrible it can be. It’s estimated there are 5 million cases of food poisoning in Australia every year, with many needing to go to hospital and putting vulnerable populations at risk. The way we manage our food at every stage can be the difference between getting sick or not. There are four simple steps we can all follow to ensure food safety: Clean, separate, cook and chill. 
Category:Nutrition, General Medical, Family First
Parkinson's Disease - Here's What You Need To Know

Parkinson's Disease - Here's What You Need To Know

Em Batger
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Parkinson's disease is a progressive disorder that affects the nervous system and parts of the body that are controlled by nerves. April is Parkinson’s Disease awareness month, which presents an opportunity for us all to learn more about this neurological disease which more than 150,000 Australians suffer from. Science doesn't have an answer as to why people get Parkinson’s disease, however it’s theorised that a combination of genetics and exposure to one or more environmental factors may play a role. 

Category:General Medical
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What If ... we covered the cost of your flu vaccination?.

At HIF, we value choice and access, which is why we are covering the cost of an annual flu vaccination up to the value of $20 (1 per person, per calendar year) on selected Extras policies, which include Pharmacy.

Members can get a flu vaccination at any registered pharmacy in Australia. The service is not available through your GP.

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