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World No Tobacco Day -  The Cold Hard Facts About Smoking

World No Tobacco Day -  The Cold Hard Facts About Smoking

Dr. Sam Hay
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Did you know that today is World No Tobacco Day? This day is all about the dangers of smoking, not only to each individual’s health and wallet, but to everyone worldwide According to medical health professional Dr. Sam Hay, "By 2030 – 8 million people will die every single year from tobacco use. That’s the entire population of Switzerland or the United Arab Emirates, or all of Sydney and Brisbane combined – each and every twelve months." In this article Dr. Sam presents the cold hard facts about smoking, that in some ways, can be even more confronting than those images on the ciggie packs that have been in place for more than 10 years.

Category:General Medical, Healthy Living
What is Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS)?

What is Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS)?

Dr. Sam Hay
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We’re all familiar with the ‘2&5’ rule, not to mention the popular raw food movement. For many Aussies however, enjoying raw fruit and veg simply isn’t an option. Enter ‘Oral Allergy Syndrome’, or OAS to its friends. A relatively common condition which causes a range of different reactions from tingling tongues, itchy throats and swollen lips to more serious consequences like vomiting and abdominal pain. In some extreme cases, although uncommon, OAS can even trigger life-threatening anaphylactic shock. The thought of being unable to snack on a juicy peach or crunchy carrot made us curious -  what are the symptoms and triggers of OAS, and how can it be treated? Thankfully, our resident GP Dr. Sam Hay was on hand to tell us more...
 

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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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