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Seniors Health Insurance - Do Pensioners Need Private Health Insurance in Australia?

Seniors Health Insurance - Do Pensioners Need Private Health Insurance in Australia?

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Navigating the world of health insurance can seem challenging at any age, but especially when you're considering seniors health insurance for yourself or a loved one. Come along as we unpack the question, do pensioners need private health insurance in Australia, guide you towards an informed decision that works for you, and ultimately demonstrate that seniors health insurance really isn't that complicated after all.
Category:General Medical, Optical Health, Later in Life, Getting More Out of Your Cover, Health Insurance, Extras Cover, Hospital Cover
How to avoid cold and flu and keep your immune system strong through Winter

How to avoid cold and flu and keep your immune system strong through Winter

Jaime Rose Chambers
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Do you spend half the year barely thinking about cold and flu but as soon as the weather becomes cooler and those around you start to get sick, you go into preventative mode to ward off the dreaded lurgy? Our immune system is very complex and is comprised of many organs and cells, which need certain nutrients at different stage of the immune response. Making sure to have a diverse and balanced diet with a focus on certain immune-supporting nutrients and avoiding factors which may dampen the immune response can help to keep your immune system strong through winter. 
Category:General Medical, Flu Vaccinations, Conditions and Treatments
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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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