General Medical

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The Flu

ByDr. Nikki Stamp

Flu season is well and truly underway here in Australia as we muddle through the depths of winter. With the cooler weather inevitably comes colds and flus that lay many of us up, sometimes with little niggles, sometimes with much more serious illness.

Category:General Medical, Healthy Lifestyle

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Glue Ear in Adults and Kids (Symptoms, Causes and Treatment)

ByTammy George

Glue ear is almost a rite of passage in the early years of life but it’s not just children who are affected. Adults can also be inflicted with the risk of serious complications.

Category:General Medical

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Unnecessary Orthopaedic Surgery A Growing Problem

ByBest Doctors

Orthopaedic conditions impact a large segment of the population in Australia, affecting more people than any other national health priority area. A staggering 30% of Australians (6.9 million people) reported having arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions in 2014-15 and this number is expected to rise.

Category:General Medical, Injury and Rehabilitation

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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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