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		<title>5 Reasons Why You Should Consider Building A Garden Gym</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2021 21:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Exercise & Fitness]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Having a garden gym at home is one of the best ways to look after your health and ensure you have access to a gym anytime you want. ]]></description>
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<p>People live very stressful lives in the present age and this makes them feel tired when they wake up. Throughout the day, most people do not have the energy to work. This results in a reduction of productivity one way or the other. However, there are some simple life hacks that can help you make sure you are full of energy throughout the day. This energy motivates you to work and be more productive. Would you like to know these life hacks? Drink water, eat healthy foods, have a good sleep, and exercise regularly. If you look at these hacks, all of them are easy to do except one &#8211; regular exercise.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Most people give the excuse that they cannot afford to visit a gym. Others complain they can&#8217;t exercise early in the morning before they go out to work. As a matter of fact, our busy schedules prevent a lot of people from going out to a local gym to perform exercises. Owing to <a href="https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/fitness/getting-active/breaking-down-barriers-to-fitness">this lack of time</a>, a lot of people have adopted a new way <a href="https://www.mydr.com.au/will-a-little-exercise-do-a-lot/">to exercise their bodies</a> without having to visit the gym. And this has to do with creating a space to exercise inside your house. No space in your house? You are not alone and others like you are creating a space i<a href="https://www.sport.nsw.gov.au/sector-covid-19-resources-library/get-active-at-home">n their garden to use as a gym</a>. Here are five reasons why you should consider building a garden gym in your house.&nbsp;</p>



<h5 id="h-1-privacy">1. <strong>Privacy:&nbsp;</strong></h5>



<p>A private gym for yourself in your garden helps to bring a lot of privacy. This is especially helpful if you are the indoor type. Some people do not feel comfortable sweating and exercising in the public or in front of strangers. Other people have a problem exposing their body when people are around and as you know, you need to<a href="https://www.everydayhealth.com/fitness/choosing-workout-clothes.aspx"> wear light clothes </a>when you are exercising. For self-conscious people like this, a garden gym will be very ideal. You have supreme control of your gym and you can use it as you like without feeling uncomfortable. You can also invite your family and friends to use the gym anytime you like. Do you like the sound of this? Let&#8217;s see other reasons.</p>



<h5>2. <strong>Zero Time Constraint:&nbsp;</strong></h5>



<p>We all have busy schedules, hence, our leisure periods are different. Now, consider how people&#8217;s leisure periods vary and weigh that with the fact that gyms have certain hours that they are open. This means that the gym cannot always be opened for everyone. Some people will not be able to exercise their bodies even if they are willing to. However, the opening hours of a gym should not be what will restrict you from doing your body an advantage. Therefore, this is another reason why you should have a gym at home. When you have a gym at home, you can plan your workout schedule with your daily routine. You will be able to follow it squarely without having to factor the time when a gym will be open. You can even wake up in the middle of the night and hit your gym if you feel the need to work out.&nbsp;</p>



<h5>3. <strong>Less Crowd:&nbsp;</strong></h5>



<p>At certain times in the year, gyms are usually filled up with people. For example, at the beginning of the year people are still bothered about their new year resolution and want to exercise. At this time, a lot of people will want to use a particular gym equipment.  This means you will not be able to use it for as long as you want or when you want. If you have a gym in your garden, you can use whatever gum equipment you want. You can also use it for as long as you want without anyone waiting impatiently for you to get up.</p>



<h5>4. <strong>No Membership Fee:&nbsp;</strong></h5>



<p>Even if you are very rich, the idea of something free is welcomed by everyone and that is what comes with having a gym in your garden. You might be thinking that it will cost you a fortune to purchase the gym equipment but remember that the equipment will remain yours after you buy them. But even if you pay for a gym membership for a decade, you won&#8217;t be going home with any gym equipment, not even for a day.</p>



<h5>5. <strong>Choice of Equipment:&nbsp;</strong></h5>



<p>How do you feel when you get to a gym and you cannot find certain equipment that you want to use? You can avoid that feeling if you have a gym in your garden because you get to fill the gym with your choice of equipment. If you need to get quality equipment, Gym Equipment by Tonic Experience is highly recommended. The best pieces of equipment for your garden gym are in Tonic Performance. If the place is faraway or you want to look in other stores, consider using your <a href="https://www.bikeberry.com/motorized-bicycles-diy.html">motorized bike</a> to arrive there faster. This will be another fun exercise while you are looking for the right gym equipment. &nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Final word&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>Considering your busy schedule and the fact that you might go to a gym and meet someone using the equipment that you want to use, do you agree that having a garden gym is a good idea? If you would like to indulge yourself in exercise activities(which by the way is highly recommended by medical professionals), you should get to work to start building a gym in your garden.</p>
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		<title>What is so bad about codeine, anyway? Dr. Norman Swan</title>
		<link>https://www.mydr.com.au/what-is-so-bad-about-codeine-anyway-dr-norman-swan/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2021 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Pain]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[analgesia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[codeine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dr. Norman Swan]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dr. Norman Swan explains why codeine has been removed from pharmacies and why paracetamol and ibuprofen are better options as painkillers.]]></description>
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</div><figcaption>Codeine is now removed from pharmacies because it was more dangerous than helpful as a painkiller. </figcaption></figure>



<p>Codeine-containing painkillers and cough and flu compounds are no longer available via your pharmacy. And they haven&#8217;t been for some time. They&#8217;re only available on prescription. </p>



<p>The reason for this is safety and effectiveness. Safety, because people were getting side effects from the codeine. One serious side effect was people getting addicted to it. Another was that many people were dying of this addition. In fact, it just wasn&#8217;t worth it. Ironically, codeine has not been proven to be very effective as a <a href="https://www.mydr.com.au/how-to-use-painkillers-effectively-2/">painkiller </a>with something like paracetamol. </p>



<p>Whats actually more effective usually is a combination of paracetamol with ibuprofen. You can get these in combination compounds. Your GP will tell you if  you&#8217;re allowed to have that. </p>



<p>But codeine-containing painkillers are not necessarily very effective for pain and they can cause a lot of harm.</p>



<p><strong><a href="https://www.tonicmedianetwork.com.au/about-us/our-team/dr-norman-swan-bio/">Dr Norman Swan</a>, Physician and Journalist</strong></p>
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		<title>Overcoming Lockdown Fatigue &#8211; Dr. Norman Swan</title>
		<link>https://www.mydr.com.au/overcoming-lockdown-fatigue-dr-norman-swan/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[myDr]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2021 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Coronavirus - COVID-19]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[covid-19]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dr. Norman Swan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lockdown]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[lockdown fatigue]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[restriction]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[In this short video Dr. Norman Swan explains how to overcome lockdown fatigue, stay positive mood and get ready for reopening. ]]></description>
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</div><figcaption>Fighting lockdown fatigue is essential to keep you physically and mental healthy so we can all enjoy the freedoms that will come at the end.</figcaption></figure>



<p>Lockdown fatigue is a <a href="https://www.mydr.com.au/5-step-mental-health-action-plan-for-lockdown/">real thing</a>. It&#8217;s hard to actually know exactly what is the right thing to do to overcoming lockdown fatigue.  You have got to get out for exercise everyday. Therefore you exercise for the maximum amount of time that you&#8217;re allowed to each day. That&#8217;s gonna make a big difference. </p>



<p>If you exercise daily you may meet people along the way. Have a short conversation with them. That would be good for you. You&#8217;ll be in a better mental state and feel a sense of community. This will help you overcome lockdown fatigue. In states like New South Wales, you&#8217;re able to have picnics. That is gonna happen in Victoria as well. </p>



<p>You really have got to use that outdoor activities available to you. You need to maximise the ability to meet people safely, such as you&#8217;re allowed to the maximum extent possible. This is the best way to overcoming lockdown fatigue.</p>



<p><strong><a href="https://www.tonicmedianetwork.com.au/about-us/our-team/dr-norman-swan-bio/">Dr Norman Swan</a>, Physician and Journalist</strong></p>
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		<title>Adjusting to the ‘new normal’ when we open up again</title>
		<link>https://www.mydr.com.au/adjusting-to-the-new-normal-when-we-open-up-again/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[myDr]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2021 20:54:25 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Coronavirus - COVID-19]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Practice Connect]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[With vaccination rates across Australia rapidly rising and the new year fast approaching, it is timely that we examine what everyday life could look like in the ‘new normal’.&#160; Governments around Australia are currently making cautious moves towards lifting COVID-19 restrictions. It’s important to highlight that COVID and new variants will be part of our [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p>With vaccination rates across Australia rapidly rising and the new year fast approaching, it is timely that we examine what everyday life could look like in the ‘new normal’.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Governments around Australia are currently making cautious moves towards lifting COVID-19 restrictions.</p>



<p>It’s important to highlight that COVID and new variants will be part of our lives for years to come and we must learn to live with it.&nbsp; However, at the time of writing the news from some countries is comforting. Denmark opened up on September 10 at about 85% of the eligible population vaccinated and not currently seen a surge in cases or hospitalisations.&nbsp; We’re doing incredibly well with vaccination rates in Australia and will end up being one of the highest immunised nations in the world.</p>



<p>Even so, when we begin to open up again, we shouldn’t be surprised if COVID cases surge, however it’s the hospitalisation rate that really matters. States which are at zero COVID, will have to steel themselves for a new reality when borders open. Thankfully the high vaccination rates in many parts of Australia will reduce the proportion of deaths and serious illness due to COVID relative to the number of cases.&nbsp; What people need to understand is that if cases climb to high levels, hospitalisations may rise significantly too.&nbsp;</p>



<p><em>What will life look like in the ‘new normal’?</em></p>



<p><strong>QR codes</strong>: They are vital to the contract tracing effort and are likely to be in place for some time.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Lockdowns:</strong> Depending on the circumstances, there may be localised lockdowns and temporary school and office closures if the numbers of COVID cases in hospitals start to become alarming.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Quarantine in hotels: </strong>This is currently being discussed. Hotel quarantine will be a thing of the past for fully vaccinated Australian residents.&nbsp; Home quarantine will be required, initially for 7 days, then may be reduced to either a few days or based on the results of rapid antigen testing over a short period of time.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Isolating</strong>: Some authorities are already indicating that if a person becomes COVID positive then they will need to isolate for 7 days if they are double vaccinated and 14 days if they aren’t. This will be confirmed soon.</p>



<p><strong>Masks and sanitiser: </strong>Masks are likely to be used in certain settings and circumstances for some time to come such as in hospitals and aged care homes. Many people are likely to continue wearing masks regardless of the rules. Sanitiser is here to stay.</p>



<p><strong>Rapid antigen testing: </strong>This will be used extensively in the workplace and at home throughout 2022.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Flexible workplaces</strong>: Depending on the type of role, many workers are likely to attend their workplace 2 – 3 times a week, and work from home for the remainder of the week.</p>



<p><strong>Telehealth and teleservices: </strong>COVID has fast tracked the high usage of these services throughout the community. Now that they have experienced the many benefits of these services, patients are likely to utilise these services to complement in-person appointments where they are offered.</p>



<p><strong>Policy for unvaccinated people: </strong>Businesses will need to determine, if they haven’t already, what their policy is for unvaccinated people. This could include making these people take a rapid antigen test before entering the workplace or these people continuing to work from home.&nbsp;</p>
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		<title>What is the Doherty and Burnet COVID-19 modelling?</title>
		<link>https://www.mydr.com.au/what-is-the-doherty-and-burnet-covid-19-modelling/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[myDr]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2021 20:50:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In recent months there has been a lot of talk by politicians about the Doherty modelling and the Burnet modelling in relation to COVID-19. What are they and how have they helped during the pandemic? Doherty Institute modelling A few months ago, the Australian Federal Government asked the Doherty Institute to investigate what percentage of [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p>In recent months there has been a lot of talk by politicians about the Doherty modelling and the Burnet modelling in relation to COVID-19. What are they and how have they helped during the pandemic?</p>



<p><em>Doherty Institute modelling</em></p>



<p>A few months ago, the Australian Federal Government asked the Doherty Institute to investigate what percentage of the eligible population, which at that time was&nbsp;people aged 16 and over, that would need to be vaccinated to begin to reopen the country.</p>



<p>The modelling provides the data behind the vaccine targets&nbsp;set&nbsp;by the National Cabinet to start moving towards a world that looks&nbsp;closer to life pre-COVID. It considered a wide range of factors, including that outbreaks are now predominantly of the Delta variant and what other public health measures&nbsp;may need to remain.</p>



<p>The main idea behind the modelling (and the targets) is to estimate at what point enough people will be protected from getting sick or dying of COVID-19 that it won&#8217;t pose too great a burden on our health system.</p>



<p>The modelling canvasses many different scenarios and how these&nbsp;could or would change how many people end up in hospital or die from COVID-19.</p>



<p>The main takeaways are that when 70 per cent of adults over 16 are fully vaccinated, restrictions can begin to ease, and then when we get to 80 per cent, they can ease even further (such as international travel and no large-scale lockdowns).</p>



<p>All state and territory leaders signed up for this approach at National Cabinet.</p>



<p>For more information visit <a href="https://www.doherty.edu.au/">https://www.doherty.edu.au/</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>



<p><em>Burnet Institute modelling</em></p>



<p>As control measures are relaxed across Australia, it is vital that governments have high quality, precise information about the likely impact of relaxing various control measures, and the time required to monitor the impact of relaxing these measures. It is also important to understand the likely impact of interventions on reducing transmission in the community.</p>



<p>The Burnet Institute and the Institute for Disease Modelling in the USA developed a unique individual-based COVID-19 model (COVASIM) that can assess the impact and risk associated with relaxing various physical distancing policies on the resurgence of COVID-19.</p>



<p>The modelling by the Burnet Institute has informed both the NSW and Victorian COVID responses.</p>



<p>The model was used to simulate options for easing restrictions and inputs included data on demographics, contact networks, workforce composition, contact tracing systems and age-specific vaccination rates. As well as options for easing restrictions, additional policies around vaccine allocation and testing were examined to determine potential approaches to further reduce the epidemic peak. &nbsp;</p>



<p>Scenarios were run to estimate the number of COVID-19 infections, hospitalisations and ICU requirements during a specific period.</p>



<p>The Burnet model is more conservative than the Doherty model and suggests greater levels of risk of large surges.</p>



<p>For more information visit <a href="https://www.burnet.edu.au/">https://www.burnet.edu.au/</a>&nbsp;</p>
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		<title>Rapid antigen tests. What is the international evidence?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2021 20:49:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Australians will be able to test themselves for COVID-19 at home from 1 November 2021, once the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) – our national medical regulator, approves this testing measure. The TGA has already approved 33 rapid antigen tests for use under supervision from a health professional,&#160;which are already being&#160;used by some businesses. What is [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p>Australians will be able to test themselves for COVID-19 at home from 1 November 2021, once the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) – our national medical regulator, approves this testing measure.</p>



<p>The TGA has already approved 33 rapid antigen tests for use under supervision from a health professional,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-08/rapid-antigen-testing-has-arrived-where-will-it-be-used/100444402">which are already being&nbsp;used by some businesses</a>.</p>



<p><em>What is a rapid antigen test, and more importantly, what is the international evidence about its effectiveness?</em></p>



<p>Rapid antigen tests are already used widely in Europe and the United States and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-07-29/what-is-a-rapid-antigen-test-nsw-covid-schools/100331220">can provide a result within 15 to 30 minutes</a>.</p>



<p>Rapid antigen testing involves a nasal swab using a small cotton bud that is placed into a chemical solution. This is designed to detect a chunk of the virus itself. To get the result, you put that solution onto a reactive strip of paper or device, like a pregnancy test. The paper or device will then show you whether you are actively infectious with COVID-19, with about 80% accuracy – higher if you’re doing the test more regularly. There are also oral fluid tests that work in a similar way.</p>



<p>They cost between $10 – $15 compared to usually $85 for the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests.</p>



<p>The resistance to rapid antigen testing in Australia has mostly come from the pathology industry, which is concerned about the rapid tests not being accurate. However, the debate is changing overseas as evidence is showing that there is a place for such testing, especially for the workforce.</p>



<p>“What we found is that when using the rapid antigen tests 2-3 times a week the tests are as effective at finding people quickly in the course of their infection as any of the PCR tests. If done at a higher enough frequency the rapid tests can match the PCR tests for regular surveillance,” said Associate Professor Rebecca Smith, an Epidemiologist at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.</p>



<p>Professor Iain Buchan, Executive Dean of the Institute of Population Health at the University of Liverpool also found the results of a study to be very encouraging.</p>



<p>“The rapid antigen tests were picking up about 8 in 10 likely infectious individuals which is pretty useful considering that test results would come back in 30 minutes, rather than 1 or 2 days later where a person could be spreading the virus in the community.”</p>



<p>Importantly, Professor Buchan’s pilot program found that the rapid tests saved 3200 staff days because people could go to work because they weren’t infectious, rather than working from home.</p>



<p>Health Minister Greg Hunt says rapid antigen tests would not replace PCR test but provide an additional option for people as restrictions are eased in many cities.</p>



<p>Further rules will be determined by state and territory governments, which will be able to take their own approaches.</p>



<p>Mr Hunt expects states to mandate that people&nbsp;who record a positive COVID-19 test result at home to undergo a PCR test for confirmation, and then isolate for a defined period of time.</p>



<p>New guidance for&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tga.gov.au/sites/default/files/covid-19-rapid-antigen-tests-guidance-and-checklist-businesses.pdf">businesses considering rapid antigen testing</a>&nbsp;has been released by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).</p>
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		<title>Vaccines for Kids  &#8211; Dr. Norman Swan</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2021 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Coronavirus Vaccination]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Covid-19 and kids]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[covid-19 vaccination]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dr. Norman Swan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[vaccination]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Vaccines for kids]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[In this video Dr. Norman Swan discusses vaccines for kids and trials conducted by Pfizer and Moderna for children under  12.]]></description>
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</div><figcaption>Both Moderna and Pfizer are currently running trials for vaccines for kids under 12. For ages 12-15 both Moderner and Pfizer have been approved and are suitable.</figcaption></figure>



<p>The best vaccine for kids is the vaccine that&#8217;s available. So for 12- to 15-year-olds in Australia that&#8217;s the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. They&#8217;re probably about the same effectiveness in that age group. </p>



<p>In terms of <a href="https://www.mydr.com.au/vaccination-for-children-dr-norman-swan/">younger children,</a> only Pfizer has finished their clinical trial. At the time I&#8217;m speaking to you, and they are still awaiting approval for the drug. </p>



<p>But Moderna is also doing trials in younger children under 12, and it&#8217;s likely, again, the Moderna and Pfizer, there will not be much to choose between them.</p>



<p><strong><a href="https://www.tonicmedianetwork.com.au/about-us/our-team/dr-norman-swan-bio/">Dr Norman Swan</a>, Physician and Journalist</strong></p>
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		<title>Is any Number of Covid Infections Acceptable? Dr. Norman Swan</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2021 00:18:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[coronavirus hospitalisation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[covid-19 immunisation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dr. Norman Swan]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[In this video Dr. Norman Swan explains the lessening number of hospitalisation and ICU admissions as a result of increased vaccinations.]]></description>
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</div><figcaption>There is no right number of cases per day. We need to reduce the number of hospitalisation and ICU admission. We must continue to get vaccinated and protect those under 12, until they too can get vaccination. </figcaption></figure>



<p>There&#8217;s no right number of cases per day. What&#8217;s the right number of cases per day? There is no real answer to that question. It&#8217;s how many people end up in hospital and intensive care. </p>



<p> By increasing our rate of  vaccinated, we decrease the rate of hospitalisation. And thats really good news. In fact, as I&#8217;m talking to you now, the number has halved. And the rate of people going into ICU has gone down by nearly two thirds. So that&#8217;s great news, and it&#8217;s the result of vaccination. And when we get to about 90% coverage of everybody aged 12 and above, relatively fewer number people will be ending up in hospital. </p>



<p>In the mean time we have got to work out and look after <a href="https://www.mydr.com.au/are-kids-immune-to-coronavirus/">children under </a>the age of<a href="https://www.mydr.com.au/are-kids-immune-to-coronavirus/"> 12 .</a> This will very important until they can get vaccinated. To achieve this, we need to ventilate and protect. Therefore, classrooms must bel ventilated and teachers immunised.  It also means there&#8217;s regular masks wearing and HEPA filters in the classroom.</p>



<p><strong><a href="https://www.tonicmedianetwork.com.au/about-us/our-team/dr-norman-swan-bio/">Dr Norman Swan</a>, Physician and Journalist</strong></p>
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		<title>Exercise to Survive Lockdown &#8211; Dr. Norman Swan</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A short video on how regular exercise and staying connected to people, will help you be ready for the end of lockdown. ]]></description>
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</div><figcaption>Through regular physical activities and staying connected with our family and friends via Zoom and telephone we can get through this Lockdown.</figcaption></figure>



<p>Hopefully, we&#8217;re going to get out of lockdown in the not-too-distant future. Physical and <a href="https://www.mydr.com.au/5-step-mental-health-action-plan-for-lockdown/">mental exercise</a> and staying connected will help pass the time. </p>



<p>But we&#8217;re all getting fed up with it. </p>



<p>What I suggest to people, in terms of lockdown, is get outside for exercise. Exercise and stay out for the maximum amount of time that you&#8217;re allowed to do that. Make sure you keep contact with your friends and families through Zoom and telephone. Keep yourself as fit as possible. </p>



<p>It won&#8217;t be long before we get out of lockdown.</p>



<p><strong><a href="https://www.tonicmedianetwork.com.au/about-us/our-team/dr-norman-swan-bio/">Dr Norman Swan</a>, Physician and Journalist</strong></p>
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		<title>Do Incentives Increase Vaccination Uptake?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2021 19:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[covid-19 vaccination]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[In the vide Dr. Norman Swan discusses whether we should provide incentives to encourage people to take up the Covid-19 vaccination.]]></description>
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</div><figcaption>We are almost 90% vaccinated in NSW. So far the best incentives we&#8217;ve had is not to catch Covid-19 and get out of lockdown. </figcaption></figure>



<p>People have suggested lotteries. In fact, there&#8217;s a private lottery that&#8217;s just going to give an incentive for people to get their immunisation. </p>



<p>The reality is, we&#8217;re gonna achieve 90% immunisation. But we may need incentives in other areas. Such as suburbs, where there isn&#8217;t a high take-up of the immunisation and, possibly in Aboriginal communities as well. </p>



<p>So incentivising vaccination is <a href="https://www.mydr.com.au/how-are-we-going-to-return-to-life-in-the-new-normal/">important</a>, but we&#8217;re doing pretty well at the moment. And so far the only incentive we&#8217;ve had is not to catch COVID and getting out of lockdown.</p>



<p><strong><a href="https://www.tonicmedianetwork.com.au/about-us/our-team/dr-norman-swan-bio/">Dr Norman Swan</a>, Physician and Journalist</strong></p>
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		<title>5 Reasons Why You Should Consider Building A Garden Gym</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2021 21:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Having a garden gym at home is one of the best ways to look after your health and ensure you have access to a gym anytime you want. ]]></description>
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<p>People live very stressful lives in the present age and this makes them feel tired when they wake up. Throughout the day, most people do not have the energy to work. This results in a reduction of productivity one way or the other. However, there are some simple life hacks that can help you make sure you are full of energy throughout the day. This energy motivates you to work and be more productive. Would you like to know these life hacks? Drink water, eat healthy foods, have a good sleep, and exercise regularly. If you look at these hacks, all of them are easy to do except one &#8211; regular exercise.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Most people give the excuse that they cannot afford to visit a gym. Others complain they can&#8217;t exercise early in the morning before they go out to work. As a matter of fact, our busy schedules prevent a lot of people from going out to a local gym to perform exercises. Owing to <a href="https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/fitness/getting-active/breaking-down-barriers-to-fitness">this lack of time</a>, a lot of people have adopted a new way <a href="https://www.mydr.com.au/will-a-little-exercise-do-a-lot/">to exercise their bodies</a> without having to visit the gym. And this has to do with creating a space to exercise inside your house. No space in your house? You are not alone and others like you are creating a space i<a href="https://www.sport.nsw.gov.au/sector-covid-19-resources-library/get-active-at-home">n their garden to use as a gym</a>. Here are five reasons why you should consider building a garden gym in your house.&nbsp;</p>



<h5 id="h-1-privacy">1. <strong>Privacy:&nbsp;</strong></h5>



<p>A private gym for yourself in your garden helps to bring a lot of privacy. This is especially helpful if you are the indoor type. Some people do not feel comfortable sweating and exercising in the public or in front of strangers. Other people have a problem exposing their body when people are around and as you know, you need to<a href="https://www.everydayhealth.com/fitness/choosing-workout-clothes.aspx"> wear light clothes </a>when you are exercising. For self-conscious people like this, a garden gym will be very ideal. You have supreme control of your gym and you can use it as you like without feeling uncomfortable. You can also invite your family and friends to use the gym anytime you like. Do you like the sound of this? Let&#8217;s see other reasons.</p>



<h5>2. <strong>Zero Time Constraint:&nbsp;</strong></h5>



<p>We all have busy schedules, hence, our leisure periods are different. Now, consider how people&#8217;s leisure periods vary and weigh that with the fact that gyms have certain hours that they are open. This means that the gym cannot always be opened for everyone. Some people will not be able to exercise their bodies even if they are willing to. However, the opening hours of a gym should not be what will restrict you from doing your body an advantage. Therefore, this is another reason why you should have a gym at home. When you have a gym at home, you can plan your workout schedule with your daily routine. You will be able to follow it squarely without having to factor the time when a gym will be open. You can even wake up in the middle of the night and hit your gym if you feel the need to work out.&nbsp;</p>



<h5>3. <strong>Less Crowd:&nbsp;</strong></h5>



<p>At certain times in the year, gyms are usually filled up with people. For example, at the beginning of the year people are still bothered about their new year resolution and want to exercise. At this time, a lot of people will want to use a particular gym equipment.  This means you will not be able to use it for as long as you want or when you want. If you have a gym in your garden, you can use whatever gum equipment you want. You can also use it for as long as you want without anyone waiting impatiently for you to get up.</p>



<h5>4. <strong>No Membership Fee:&nbsp;</strong></h5>



<p>Even if you are very rich, the idea of something free is welcomed by everyone and that is what comes with having a gym in your garden. You might be thinking that it will cost you a fortune to purchase the gym equipment but remember that the equipment will remain yours after you buy them. But even if you pay for a gym membership for a decade, you won&#8217;t be going home with any gym equipment, not even for a day.</p>



<h5>5. <strong>Choice of Equipment:&nbsp;</strong></h5>



<p>How do you feel when you get to a gym and you cannot find certain equipment that you want to use? You can avoid that feeling if you have a gym in your garden because you get to fill the gym with your choice of equipment. If you need to get quality equipment, Gym Equipment by Tonic Experience is highly recommended. The best pieces of equipment for your garden gym are in Tonic Performance. If the place is faraway or you want to look in other stores, consider using your <a href="https://www.bikeberry.com/motorized-bicycles-diy.html">motorized bike</a> to arrive there faster. This will be another fun exercise while you are looking for the right gym equipment. &nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Final word&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>Considering your busy schedule and the fact that you might go to a gym and meet someone using the equipment that you want to use, do you agree that having a garden gym is a good idea? If you would like to indulge yourself in exercise activities(which by the way is highly recommended by medical professionals), you should get to work to start building a gym in your garden.</p>
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		<title>What is so bad about codeine, anyway? Dr. Norman Swan</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2021 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dr. Norman Swan explains why codeine has been removed from pharmacies and why paracetamol and ibuprofen are better options as painkillers.]]></description>
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</div><figcaption>Codeine is now removed from pharmacies because it was more dangerous than helpful as a painkiller. </figcaption></figure>



<p>Codeine-containing painkillers and cough and flu compounds are no longer available via your pharmacy. And they haven&#8217;t been for some time. They&#8217;re only available on prescription. </p>



<p>The reason for this is safety and effectiveness. Safety, because people were getting side effects from the codeine. One serious side effect was people getting addicted to it. Another was that many people were dying of this addition. In fact, it just wasn&#8217;t worth it. Ironically, codeine has not been proven to be very effective as a <a href="https://www.mydr.com.au/how-to-use-painkillers-effectively-2/">painkiller </a>with something like paracetamol. </p>



<p>Whats actually more effective usually is a combination of paracetamol with ibuprofen. You can get these in combination compounds. Your GP will tell you if  you&#8217;re allowed to have that. </p>



<p>But codeine-containing painkillers are not necessarily very effective for pain and they can cause a lot of harm.</p>



<p><strong><a href="https://www.tonicmedianetwork.com.au/about-us/our-team/dr-norman-swan-bio/">Dr Norman Swan</a>, Physician and Journalist</strong></p>
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		<title>Overcoming Lockdown Fatigue &#8211; Dr. Norman Swan</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2021 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[covid-19]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dr. Norman Swan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lockdown]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[lockdown fatigue]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[restriction]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[In this short video Dr. Norman Swan explains how to overcome lockdown fatigue, stay positive mood and get ready for reopening. ]]></description>
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</div><figcaption>Fighting lockdown fatigue is essential to keep you physically and mental healthy so we can all enjoy the freedoms that will come at the end.</figcaption></figure>



<p>Lockdown fatigue is a <a href="https://www.mydr.com.au/5-step-mental-health-action-plan-for-lockdown/">real thing</a>. It&#8217;s hard to actually know exactly what is the right thing to do to overcoming lockdown fatigue.  You have got to get out for exercise everyday. Therefore you exercise for the maximum amount of time that you&#8217;re allowed to each day. That&#8217;s gonna make a big difference. </p>



<p>If you exercise daily you may meet people along the way. Have a short conversation with them. That would be good for you. You&#8217;ll be in a better mental state and feel a sense of community. This will help you overcome lockdown fatigue. In states like New South Wales, you&#8217;re able to have picnics. That is gonna happen in Victoria as well. </p>



<p>You really have got to use that outdoor activities available to you. You need to maximise the ability to meet people safely, such as you&#8217;re allowed to the maximum extent possible. This is the best way to overcoming lockdown fatigue.</p>



<p><strong><a href="https://www.tonicmedianetwork.com.au/about-us/our-team/dr-norman-swan-bio/">Dr Norman Swan</a>, Physician and Journalist</strong></p>
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		<title>Adjusting to the ‘new normal’ when we open up again</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2021 20:54:25 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Coronavirus - COVID-19]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Practice Connect]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[With vaccination rates across Australia rapidly rising and the new year fast approaching, it is timely that we examine what everyday life could look like in the ‘new normal’.&#160; Governments around Australia are currently making cautious moves towards lifting COVID-19 restrictions. It’s important to highlight that COVID and new variants will be part of our [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p>With vaccination rates across Australia rapidly rising and the new year fast approaching, it is timely that we examine what everyday life could look like in the ‘new normal’.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Governments around Australia are currently making cautious moves towards lifting COVID-19 restrictions.</p>



<p>It’s important to highlight that COVID and new variants will be part of our lives for years to come and we must learn to live with it.&nbsp; However, at the time of writing the news from some countries is comforting. Denmark opened up on September 10 at about 85% of the eligible population vaccinated and not currently seen a surge in cases or hospitalisations.&nbsp; We’re doing incredibly well with vaccination rates in Australia and will end up being one of the highest immunised nations in the world.</p>



<p>Even so, when we begin to open up again, we shouldn’t be surprised if COVID cases surge, however it’s the hospitalisation rate that really matters. States which are at zero COVID, will have to steel themselves for a new reality when borders open. Thankfully the high vaccination rates in many parts of Australia will reduce the proportion of deaths and serious illness due to COVID relative to the number of cases.&nbsp; What people need to understand is that if cases climb to high levels, hospitalisations may rise significantly too.&nbsp;</p>



<p><em>What will life look like in the ‘new normal’?</em></p>



<p><strong>QR codes</strong>: They are vital to the contract tracing effort and are likely to be in place for some time.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Lockdowns:</strong> Depending on the circumstances, there may be localised lockdowns and temporary school and office closures if the numbers of COVID cases in hospitals start to become alarming.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Quarantine in hotels: </strong>This is currently being discussed. Hotel quarantine will be a thing of the past for fully vaccinated Australian residents.&nbsp; Home quarantine will be required, initially for 7 days, then may be reduced to either a few days or based on the results of rapid antigen testing over a short period of time.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Isolating</strong>: Some authorities are already indicating that if a person becomes COVID positive then they will need to isolate for 7 days if they are double vaccinated and 14 days if they aren’t. This will be confirmed soon.</p>



<p><strong>Masks and sanitiser: </strong>Masks are likely to be used in certain settings and circumstances for some time to come such as in hospitals and aged care homes. Many people are likely to continue wearing masks regardless of the rules. Sanitiser is here to stay.</p>



<p><strong>Rapid antigen testing: </strong>This will be used extensively in the workplace and at home throughout 2022.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Flexible workplaces</strong>: Depending on the type of role, many workers are likely to attend their workplace 2 – 3 times a week, and work from home for the remainder of the week.</p>



<p><strong>Telehealth and teleservices: </strong>COVID has fast tracked the high usage of these services throughout the community. Now that they have experienced the many benefits of these services, patients are likely to utilise these services to complement in-person appointments where they are offered.</p>



<p><strong>Policy for unvaccinated people: </strong>Businesses will need to determine, if they haven’t already, what their policy is for unvaccinated people. This could include making these people take a rapid antigen test before entering the workplace or these people continuing to work from home.&nbsp;</p>
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		<title>What is the Doherty and Burnet COVID-19 modelling?</title>
		<link>https://www.mydr.com.au/what-is-the-doherty-and-burnet-covid-19-modelling/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[myDr]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2021 20:50:55 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Coronavirus - COVID-19]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[In recent months there has been a lot of talk by politicians about the Doherty modelling and the Burnet modelling in relation to COVID-19. What are they and how have they helped during the pandemic? Doherty Institute modelling A few months ago, the Australian Federal Government asked the Doherty Institute to investigate what percentage of [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p>In recent months there has been a lot of talk by politicians about the Doherty modelling and the Burnet modelling in relation to COVID-19. What are they and how have they helped during the pandemic?</p>



<p><em>Doherty Institute modelling</em></p>



<p>A few months ago, the Australian Federal Government asked the Doherty Institute to investigate what percentage of the eligible population, which at that time was&nbsp;people aged 16 and over, that would need to be vaccinated to begin to reopen the country.</p>



<p>The modelling provides the data behind the vaccine targets&nbsp;set&nbsp;by the National Cabinet to start moving towards a world that looks&nbsp;closer to life pre-COVID. It considered a wide range of factors, including that outbreaks are now predominantly of the Delta variant and what other public health measures&nbsp;may need to remain.</p>



<p>The main idea behind the modelling (and the targets) is to estimate at what point enough people will be protected from getting sick or dying of COVID-19 that it won&#8217;t pose too great a burden on our health system.</p>



<p>The modelling canvasses many different scenarios and how these&nbsp;could or would change how many people end up in hospital or die from COVID-19.</p>



<p>The main takeaways are that when 70 per cent of adults over 16 are fully vaccinated, restrictions can begin to ease, and then when we get to 80 per cent, they can ease even further (such as international travel and no large-scale lockdowns).</p>



<p>All state and territory leaders signed up for this approach at National Cabinet.</p>



<p>For more information visit <a href="https://www.doherty.edu.au/">https://www.doherty.edu.au/</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>



<p><em>Burnet Institute modelling</em></p>



<p>As control measures are relaxed across Australia, it is vital that governments have high quality, precise information about the likely impact of relaxing various control measures, and the time required to monitor the impact of relaxing these measures. It is also important to understand the likely impact of interventions on reducing transmission in the community.</p>



<p>The Burnet Institute and the Institute for Disease Modelling in the USA developed a unique individual-based COVID-19 model (COVASIM) that can assess the impact and risk associated with relaxing various physical distancing policies on the resurgence of COVID-19.</p>



<p>The modelling by the Burnet Institute has informed both the NSW and Victorian COVID responses.</p>



<p>The model was used to simulate options for easing restrictions and inputs included data on demographics, contact networks, workforce composition, contact tracing systems and age-specific vaccination rates. As well as options for easing restrictions, additional policies around vaccine allocation and testing were examined to determine potential approaches to further reduce the epidemic peak. &nbsp;</p>



<p>Scenarios were run to estimate the number of COVID-19 infections, hospitalisations and ICU requirements during a specific period.</p>



<p>The Burnet model is more conservative than the Doherty model and suggests greater levels of risk of large surges.</p>



<p>For more information visit <a href="https://www.burnet.edu.au/">https://www.burnet.edu.au/</a>&nbsp;</p>
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		<title>Rapid antigen tests. What is the international evidence?</title>
		<link>https://www.mydr.com.au/rapid-antigen-tests-what-is-the-international-evidence/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2021 20:49:19 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Coronavirus - COVID-19]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Australians will be able to test themselves for COVID-19 at home from 1 November 2021, once the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) – our national medical regulator, approves this testing measure. The TGA has already approved 33 rapid antigen tests for use under supervision from a health professional,&#160;which are already being&#160;used by some businesses. What is [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p>Australians will be able to test themselves for COVID-19 at home from 1 November 2021, once the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) – our national medical regulator, approves this testing measure.</p>



<p>The TGA has already approved 33 rapid antigen tests for use under supervision from a health professional,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-08/rapid-antigen-testing-has-arrived-where-will-it-be-used/100444402">which are already being&nbsp;used by some businesses</a>.</p>



<p><em>What is a rapid antigen test, and more importantly, what is the international evidence about its effectiveness?</em></p>



<p>Rapid antigen tests are already used widely in Europe and the United States and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-07-29/what-is-a-rapid-antigen-test-nsw-covid-schools/100331220">can provide a result within 15 to 30 minutes</a>.</p>



<p>Rapid antigen testing involves a nasal swab using a small cotton bud that is placed into a chemical solution. This is designed to detect a chunk of the virus itself. To get the result, you put that solution onto a reactive strip of paper or device, like a pregnancy test. The paper or device will then show you whether you are actively infectious with COVID-19, with about 80% accuracy – higher if you’re doing the test more regularly. There are also oral fluid tests that work in a similar way.</p>



<p>They cost between $10 – $15 compared to usually $85 for the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests.</p>



<p>The resistance to rapid antigen testing in Australia has mostly come from the pathology industry, which is concerned about the rapid tests not being accurate. However, the debate is changing overseas as evidence is showing that there is a place for such testing, especially for the workforce.</p>



<p>“What we found is that when using the rapid antigen tests 2-3 times a week the tests are as effective at finding people quickly in the course of their infection as any of the PCR tests. If done at a higher enough frequency the rapid tests can match the PCR tests for regular surveillance,” said Associate Professor Rebecca Smith, an Epidemiologist at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.</p>



<p>Professor Iain Buchan, Executive Dean of the Institute of Population Health at the University of Liverpool also found the results of a study to be very encouraging.</p>



<p>“The rapid antigen tests were picking up about 8 in 10 likely infectious individuals which is pretty useful considering that test results would come back in 30 minutes, rather than 1 or 2 days later where a person could be spreading the virus in the community.”</p>



<p>Importantly, Professor Buchan’s pilot program found that the rapid tests saved 3200 staff days because people could go to work because they weren’t infectious, rather than working from home.</p>



<p>Health Minister Greg Hunt says rapid antigen tests would not replace PCR test but provide an additional option for people as restrictions are eased in many cities.</p>



<p>Further rules will be determined by state and territory governments, which will be able to take their own approaches.</p>



<p>Mr Hunt expects states to mandate that people&nbsp;who record a positive COVID-19 test result at home to undergo a PCR test for confirmation, and then isolate for a defined period of time.</p>



<p>New guidance for&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tga.gov.au/sites/default/files/covid-19-rapid-antigen-tests-guidance-and-checklist-businesses.pdf">businesses considering rapid antigen testing</a>&nbsp;has been released by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2021 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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</div><figcaption>Both Moderna and Pfizer are currently running trials for vaccines for kids under 12. For ages 12-15 both Moderner and Pfizer have been approved and are suitable.</figcaption></figure>



<p>The best vaccine for kids is the vaccine that&#8217;s available. So for 12- to 15-year-olds in Australia that&#8217;s the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. They&#8217;re probably about the same effectiveness in that age group. </p>



<p>In terms of <a href="https://www.mydr.com.au/vaccination-for-children-dr-norman-swan/">younger children,</a> only Pfizer has finished their clinical trial. At the time I&#8217;m speaking to you, and they are still awaiting approval for the drug. </p>



<p>But Moderna is also doing trials in younger children under 12, and it&#8217;s likely, again, the Moderna and Pfizer, there will not be much to choose between them.</p>



<p><strong><a href="https://www.tonicmedianetwork.com.au/about-us/our-team/dr-norman-swan-bio/">Dr Norman Swan</a>, Physician and Journalist</strong></p>
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					<description><![CDATA[In this video Dr. Norman Swan explains the lessening number of hospitalisation and ICU admissions as a result of increased vaccinations.]]></description>
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</div><figcaption>There is no right number of cases per day. We need to reduce the number of hospitalisation and ICU admission. We must continue to get vaccinated and protect those under 12, until they too can get vaccination. </figcaption></figure>



<p>There&#8217;s no right number of cases per day. What&#8217;s the right number of cases per day? There is no real answer to that question. It&#8217;s how many people end up in hospital and intensive care. </p>



<p> By increasing our rate of  vaccinated, we decrease the rate of hospitalisation. And thats really good news. In fact, as I&#8217;m talking to you now, the number has halved. And the rate of people going into ICU has gone down by nearly two thirds. So that&#8217;s great news, and it&#8217;s the result of vaccination. And when we get to about 90% coverage of everybody aged 12 and above, relatively fewer number people will be ending up in hospital. </p>



<p>In the mean time we have got to work out and look after <a href="https://www.mydr.com.au/are-kids-immune-to-coronavirus/">children under </a>the age of<a href="https://www.mydr.com.au/are-kids-immune-to-coronavirus/"> 12 .</a> This will very important until they can get vaccinated. To achieve this, we need to ventilate and protect. Therefore, classrooms must bel ventilated and teachers immunised.  It also means there&#8217;s regular masks wearing and HEPA filters in the classroom.</p>



<p><strong><a href="https://www.tonicmedianetwork.com.au/about-us/our-team/dr-norman-swan-bio/">Dr Norman Swan</a>, Physician and Journalist</strong></p>
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</div><figcaption>Through regular physical activities and staying connected with our family and friends via Zoom and telephone we can get through this Lockdown.</figcaption></figure>



<p>Hopefully, we&#8217;re going to get out of lockdown in the not-too-distant future. Physical and <a href="https://www.mydr.com.au/5-step-mental-health-action-plan-for-lockdown/">mental exercise</a> and staying connected will help pass the time. </p>



<p>But we&#8217;re all getting fed up with it. </p>



<p>What I suggest to people, in terms of lockdown, is get outside for exercise. Exercise and stay out for the maximum amount of time that you&#8217;re allowed to do that. Make sure you keep contact with your friends and families through Zoom and telephone. Keep yourself as fit as possible. </p>



<p>It won&#8217;t be long before we get out of lockdown.</p>



<p><strong><a href="https://www.tonicmedianetwork.com.au/about-us/our-team/dr-norman-swan-bio/">Dr Norman Swan</a>, Physician and Journalist</strong></p>
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					<description><![CDATA[In the vide Dr. Norman Swan discusses whether we should provide incentives to encourage people to take up the Covid-19 vaccination.]]></description>
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<p>People have suggested lotteries. In fact, there&#8217;s a private lottery that&#8217;s just going to give an incentive for people to get their immunisation. </p>



<p>The reality is, we&#8217;re gonna achieve 90% immunisation. But we may need incentives in other areas. Such as suburbs, where there isn&#8217;t a high take-up of the immunisation and, possibly in Aboriginal communities as well. </p>



<p>So incentivising vaccination is <a href="https://www.mydr.com.au/how-are-we-going-to-return-to-life-in-the-new-normal/">important</a>, but we&#8217;re doing pretty well at the moment. And so far the only incentive we&#8217;ve had is not to catch COVID and getting out of lockdown.</p>



<p><strong><a href="https://www.tonicmedianetwork.com.au/about-us/our-team/dr-norman-swan-bio/">Dr Norman Swan</a>, Physician and Journalist</strong></p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2021 21:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Exercise & Fitness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[exercise]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Having a garden gym at home is one of the best ways to look after your health and ensure you have access to a gym anytime you want. ]]></description>
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<p>People live very stressful lives in the present age and this makes them feel tired when they wake up. Throughout the day, most people do not have the energy to work. This results in a reduction of productivity one way or the other. However, there are some simple life hacks that can help you make sure you are full of energy throughout the day. This energy motivates you to work and be more productive. Would you like to know these life hacks? Drink water, eat healthy foods, have a good sleep, and exercise regularly. If you look at these hacks, all of them are easy to do except one &#8211; regular exercise.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Most people give the excuse that they cannot afford to visit a gym. Others complain they can&#8217;t exercise early in the morning before they go out to work. As a matter of fact, our busy schedules prevent a lot of people from going out to a local gym to perform exercises. Owing to <a href="https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/fitness/getting-active/breaking-down-barriers-to-fitness">this lack of time</a>, a lot of people have adopted a new way <a href="https://www.mydr.com.au/will-a-little-exercise-do-a-lot/">to exercise their bodies</a> without having to visit the gym. And this has to do with creating a space to exercise inside your house. No space in your house? You are not alone and others like you are creating a space i<a href="https://www.sport.nsw.gov.au/sector-covid-19-resources-library/get-active-at-home">n their garden to use as a gym</a>. Here are five reasons why you should consider building a garden gym in your house.&nbsp;</p>



<h5 id="h-1-privacy">1. <strong>Privacy:&nbsp;</strong></h5>



<p>A private gym for yourself in your garden helps to bring a lot of privacy. This is especially helpful if you are the indoor type. Some people do not feel comfortable sweating and exercising in the public or in front of strangers. Other people have a problem exposing their body when people are around and as you know, you need to<a href="https://www.everydayhealth.com/fitness/choosing-workout-clothes.aspx"> wear light clothes </a>when you are exercising. For self-conscious people like this, a garden gym will be very ideal. You have supreme control of your gym and you can use it as you like without feeling uncomfortable. You can also invite your family and friends to use the gym anytime you like. Do you like the sound of this? Let&#8217;s see other reasons.</p>



<h5>2. <strong>Zero Time Constraint:&nbsp;</strong></h5>



<p>We all have busy schedules, hence, our leisure periods are different. Now, consider how people&#8217;s leisure periods vary and weigh that with the fact that gyms have certain hours that they are open. This means that the gym cannot always be opened for everyone. Some people will not be able to exercise their bodies even if they are willing to. However, the opening hours of a gym should not be what will restrict you from doing your body an advantage. Therefore, this is another reason why you should have a gym at home. When you have a gym at home, you can plan your workout schedule with your daily routine. You will be able to follow it squarely without having to factor the time when a gym will be open. You can even wake up in the middle of the night and hit your gym if you feel the need to work out.&nbsp;</p>



<h5>3. <strong>Less Crowd:&nbsp;</strong></h5>



<p>At certain times in the year, gyms are usually filled up with people. For example, at the beginning of the year people are still bothered about their new year resolution and want to exercise. At this time, a lot of people will want to use a particular gym equipment.  This means you will not be able to use it for as long as you want or when you want. If you have a gym in your garden, you can use whatever gum equipment you want. You can also use it for as long as you want without anyone waiting impatiently for you to get up.</p>



<h5>4. <strong>No Membership Fee:&nbsp;</strong></h5>



<p>Even if you are very rich, the idea of something free is welcomed by everyone and that is what comes with having a gym in your garden. You might be thinking that it will cost you a fortune to purchase the gym equipment but remember that the equipment will remain yours after you buy them. But even if you pay for a gym membership for a decade, you won&#8217;t be going home with any gym equipment, not even for a day.</p>



<h5>5. <strong>Choice of Equipment:&nbsp;</strong></h5>



<p>How do you feel when you get to a gym and you cannot find certain equipment that you want to use? You can avoid that feeling if you have a gym in your garden because you get to fill the gym with your choice of equipment. If you need to get quality equipment, Gym Equipment by Tonic Experience is highly recommended. The best pieces of equipment for your garden gym are in Tonic Performance. If the place is faraway or you want to look in other stores, consider using your <a href="https://www.bikeberry.com/motorized-bicycles-diy.html">motorized bike</a> to arrive there faster. This will be another fun exercise while you are looking for the right gym equipment. &nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Final word&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>Considering your busy schedule and the fact that you might go to a gym and meet someone using the equipment that you want to use, do you agree that having a garden gym is a good idea? If you would like to indulge yourself in exercise activities(which by the way is highly recommended by medical professionals), you should get to work to start building a gym in your garden.</p>
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		<title>What is so bad about codeine, anyway? Dr. Norman Swan</title>
		<link>https://www.mydr.com.au/what-is-so-bad-about-codeine-anyway-dr-norman-swan/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2021 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Pain]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[analgesia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[codeine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dr. Norman Swan]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dr. Norman Swan explains why codeine has been removed from pharmacies and why paracetamol and ibuprofen are better options as painkillers.]]></description>
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</div><figcaption>Codeine is now removed from pharmacies because it was more dangerous than helpful as a painkiller. </figcaption></figure>



<p>Codeine-containing painkillers and cough and flu compounds are no longer available via your pharmacy. And they haven&#8217;t been for some time. They&#8217;re only available on prescription. </p>



<p>The reason for this is safety and effectiveness. Safety, because people were getting side effects from the codeine. One serious side effect was people getting addicted to it. Another was that many people were dying of this addition. In fact, it just wasn&#8217;t worth it. Ironically, codeine has not been proven to be very effective as a <a href="https://www.mydr.com.au/how-to-use-painkillers-effectively-2/">painkiller </a>with something like paracetamol. </p>



<p>Whats actually more effective usually is a combination of paracetamol with ibuprofen. You can get these in combination compounds. Your GP will tell you if  you&#8217;re allowed to have that. </p>



<p>But codeine-containing painkillers are not necessarily very effective for pain and they can cause a lot of harm.</p>



<p><strong><a href="https://www.tonicmedianetwork.com.au/about-us/our-team/dr-norman-swan-bio/">Dr Norman Swan</a>, Physician and Journalist</strong></p>
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		<title>Overcoming Lockdown Fatigue &#8211; Dr. Norman Swan</title>
		<link>https://www.mydr.com.au/overcoming-lockdown-fatigue-dr-norman-swan/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2021 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Coronavirus - COVID-19]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[covid-19]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dr. Norman Swan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lockdown]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[lockdown fatigue]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[restriction]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[In this short video Dr. Norman Swan explains how to overcome lockdown fatigue, stay positive mood and get ready for reopening. ]]></description>
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</div><figcaption>Fighting lockdown fatigue is essential to keep you physically and mental healthy so we can all enjoy the freedoms that will come at the end.</figcaption></figure>



<p>Lockdown fatigue is a <a href="https://www.mydr.com.au/5-step-mental-health-action-plan-for-lockdown/">real thing</a>. It&#8217;s hard to actually know exactly what is the right thing to do to overcoming lockdown fatigue.  You have got to get out for exercise everyday. Therefore you exercise for the maximum amount of time that you&#8217;re allowed to each day. That&#8217;s gonna make a big difference. </p>



<p>If you exercise daily you may meet people along the way. Have a short conversation with them. That would be good for you. You&#8217;ll be in a better mental state and feel a sense of community. This will help you overcome lockdown fatigue. In states like New South Wales, you&#8217;re able to have picnics. That is gonna happen in Victoria as well. </p>



<p>You really have got to use that outdoor activities available to you. You need to maximise the ability to meet people safely, such as you&#8217;re allowed to the maximum extent possible. This is the best way to overcoming lockdown fatigue.</p>



<p><strong><a href="https://www.tonicmedianetwork.com.au/about-us/our-team/dr-norman-swan-bio/">Dr Norman Swan</a>, Physician and Journalist</strong></p>
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		<title>Adjusting to the ‘new normal’ when we open up again</title>
		<link>https://www.mydr.com.au/adjusting-to-the-new-normal-when-we-open-up-again/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2021 20:54:25 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Coronavirus - COVID-19]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Practice Connect]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[With vaccination rates across Australia rapidly rising and the new year fast approaching, it is timely that we examine what everyday life could look like in the ‘new normal’.&#160; Governments around Australia are currently making cautious moves towards lifting COVID-19 restrictions. It’s important to highlight that COVID and new variants will be part of our [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p>With vaccination rates across Australia rapidly rising and the new year fast approaching, it is timely that we examine what everyday life could look like in the ‘new normal’.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Governments around Australia are currently making cautious moves towards lifting COVID-19 restrictions.</p>



<p>It’s important to highlight that COVID and new variants will be part of our lives for years to come and we must learn to live with it.&nbsp; However, at the time of writing the news from some countries is comforting. Denmark opened up on September 10 at about 85% of the eligible population vaccinated and not currently seen a surge in cases or hospitalisations.&nbsp; We’re doing incredibly well with vaccination rates in Australia and will end up being one of the highest immunised nations in the world.</p>



<p>Even so, when we begin to open up again, we shouldn’t be surprised if COVID cases surge, however it’s the hospitalisation rate that really matters. States which are at zero COVID, will have to steel themselves for a new reality when borders open. Thankfully the high vaccination rates in many parts of Australia will reduce the proportion of deaths and serious illness due to COVID relative to the number of cases.&nbsp; What people need to understand is that if cases climb to high levels, hospitalisations may rise significantly too.&nbsp;</p>



<p><em>What will life look like in the ‘new normal’?</em></p>



<p><strong>QR codes</strong>: They are vital to the contract tracing effort and are likely to be in place for some time.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Lockdowns:</strong> Depending on the circumstances, there may be localised lockdowns and temporary school and office closures if the numbers of COVID cases in hospitals start to become alarming.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Quarantine in hotels: </strong>This is currently being discussed. Hotel quarantine will be a thing of the past for fully vaccinated Australian residents.&nbsp; Home quarantine will be required, initially for 7 days, then may be reduced to either a few days or based on the results of rapid antigen testing over a short period of time.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Isolating</strong>: Some authorities are already indicating that if a person becomes COVID positive then they will need to isolate for 7 days if they are double vaccinated and 14 days if they aren’t. This will be confirmed soon.</p>



<p><strong>Masks and sanitiser: </strong>Masks are likely to be used in certain settings and circumstances for some time to come such as in hospitals and aged care homes. Many people are likely to continue wearing masks regardless of the rules. Sanitiser is here to stay.</p>



<p><strong>Rapid antigen testing: </strong>This will be used extensively in the workplace and at home throughout 2022.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Flexible workplaces</strong>: Depending on the type of role, many workers are likely to attend their workplace 2 – 3 times a week, and work from home for the remainder of the week.</p>



<p><strong>Telehealth and teleservices: </strong>COVID has fast tracked the high usage of these services throughout the community. Now that they have experienced the many benefits of these services, patients are likely to utilise these services to complement in-person appointments where they are offered.</p>



<p><strong>Policy for unvaccinated people: </strong>Businesses will need to determine, if they haven’t already, what their policy is for unvaccinated people. This could include making these people take a rapid antigen test before entering the workplace or these people continuing to work from home.&nbsp;</p>
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		<title>What is the Doherty and Burnet COVID-19 modelling?</title>
		<link>https://www.mydr.com.au/what-is-the-doherty-and-burnet-covid-19-modelling/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2021 20:50:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In recent months there has been a lot of talk by politicians about the Doherty modelling and the Burnet modelling in relation to COVID-19. What are they and how have they helped during the pandemic? Doherty Institute modelling A few months ago, the Australian Federal Government asked the Doherty Institute to investigate what percentage of [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p>In recent months there has been a lot of talk by politicians about the Doherty modelling and the Burnet modelling in relation to COVID-19. What are they and how have they helped during the pandemic?</p>



<p><em>Doherty Institute modelling</em></p>



<p>A few months ago, the Australian Federal Government asked the Doherty Institute to investigate what percentage of the eligible population, which at that time was&nbsp;people aged 16 and over, that would need to be vaccinated to begin to reopen the country.</p>



<p>The modelling provides the data behind the vaccine targets&nbsp;set&nbsp;by the National Cabinet to start moving towards a world that looks&nbsp;closer to life pre-COVID. It considered a wide range of factors, including that outbreaks are now predominantly of the Delta variant and what other public health measures&nbsp;may need to remain.</p>



<p>The main idea behind the modelling (and the targets) is to estimate at what point enough people will be protected from getting sick or dying of COVID-19 that it won&#8217;t pose too great a burden on our health system.</p>



<p>The modelling canvasses many different scenarios and how these&nbsp;could or would change how many people end up in hospital or die from COVID-19.</p>



<p>The main takeaways are that when 70 per cent of adults over 16 are fully vaccinated, restrictions can begin to ease, and then when we get to 80 per cent, they can ease even further (such as international travel and no large-scale lockdowns).</p>



<p>All state and territory leaders signed up for this approach at National Cabinet.</p>



<p>For more information visit <a href="https://www.doherty.edu.au/">https://www.doherty.edu.au/</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>



<p><em>Burnet Institute modelling</em></p>



<p>As control measures are relaxed across Australia, it is vital that governments have high quality, precise information about the likely impact of relaxing various control measures, and the time required to monitor the impact of relaxing these measures. It is also important to understand the likely impact of interventions on reducing transmission in the community.</p>



<p>The Burnet Institute and the Institute for Disease Modelling in the USA developed a unique individual-based COVID-19 model (COVASIM) that can assess the impact and risk associated with relaxing various physical distancing policies on the resurgence of COVID-19.</p>



<p>The modelling by the Burnet Institute has informed both the NSW and Victorian COVID responses.</p>



<p>The model was used to simulate options for easing restrictions and inputs included data on demographics, contact networks, workforce composition, contact tracing systems and age-specific vaccination rates. As well as options for easing restrictions, additional policies around vaccine allocation and testing were examined to determine potential approaches to further reduce the epidemic peak. &nbsp;</p>



<p>Scenarios were run to estimate the number of COVID-19 infections, hospitalisations and ICU requirements during a specific period.</p>



<p>The Burnet model is more conservative than the Doherty model and suggests greater levels of risk of large surges.</p>



<p>For more information visit <a href="https://www.burnet.edu.au/">https://www.burnet.edu.au/</a>&nbsp;</p>
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		<title>Rapid antigen tests. What is the international evidence?</title>
		<link>https://www.mydr.com.au/rapid-antigen-tests-what-is-the-international-evidence/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2021 20:49:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Australians will be able to test themselves for COVID-19 at home from 1 November 2021, once the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) – our national medical regulator, approves this testing measure. The TGA has already approved 33 rapid antigen tests for use under supervision from a health professional,&#160;which are already being&#160;used by some businesses. What is [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p>Australians will be able to test themselves for COVID-19 at home from 1 November 2021, once the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) – our national medical regulator, approves this testing measure.</p>



<p>The TGA has already approved 33 rapid antigen tests for use under supervision from a health professional,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-08/rapid-antigen-testing-has-arrived-where-will-it-be-used/100444402">which are already being&nbsp;used by some businesses</a>.</p>



<p><em>What is a rapid antigen test, and more importantly, what is the international evidence about its effectiveness?</em></p>



<p>Rapid antigen tests are already used widely in Europe and the United States and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-07-29/what-is-a-rapid-antigen-test-nsw-covid-schools/100331220">can provide a result within 15 to 30 minutes</a>.</p>



<p>Rapid antigen testing involves a nasal swab using a small cotton bud that is placed into a chemical solution. This is designed to detect a chunk of the virus itself. To get the result, you put that solution onto a reactive strip of paper or device, like a pregnancy test. The paper or device will then show you whether you are actively infectious with COVID-19, with about 80% accuracy – higher if you’re doing the test more regularly. There are also oral fluid tests that work in a similar way.</p>



<p>They cost between $10 – $15 compared to usually $85 for the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests.</p>



<p>The resistance to rapid antigen testing in Australia has mostly come from the pathology industry, which is concerned about the rapid tests not being accurate. However, the debate is changing overseas as evidence is showing that there is a place for such testing, especially for the workforce.</p>



<p>“What we found is that when using the rapid antigen tests 2-3 times a week the tests are as effective at finding people quickly in the course of their infection as any of the PCR tests. If done at a higher enough frequency the rapid tests can match the PCR tests for regular surveillance,” said Associate Professor Rebecca Smith, an Epidemiologist at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.</p>



<p>Professor Iain Buchan, Executive Dean of the Institute of Population Health at the University of Liverpool also found the results of a study to be very encouraging.</p>



<p>“The rapid antigen tests were picking up about 8 in 10 likely infectious individuals which is pretty useful considering that test results would come back in 30 minutes, rather than 1 or 2 days later where a person could be spreading the virus in the community.”</p>



<p>Importantly, Professor Buchan’s pilot program found that the rapid tests saved 3200 staff days because people could go to work because they weren’t infectious, rather than working from home.</p>



<p>Health Minister Greg Hunt says rapid antigen tests would not replace PCR test but provide an additional option for people as restrictions are eased in many cities.</p>



<p>Further rules will be determined by state and territory governments, which will be able to take their own approaches.</p>



<p>Mr Hunt expects states to mandate that people&nbsp;who record a positive COVID-19 test result at home to undergo a PCR test for confirmation, and then isolate for a defined period of time.</p>



<p>New guidance for&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tga.gov.au/sites/default/files/covid-19-rapid-antigen-tests-guidance-and-checklist-businesses.pdf">businesses considering rapid antigen testing</a>&nbsp;has been released by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).</p>
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		<title>Vaccines for Kids  &#8211; Dr. Norman Swan</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2021 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Coronavirus Vaccination]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Covid-19 and kids]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[covid-19 vaccination]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[In this video Dr. Norman Swan discusses vaccines for kids and trials conducted by Pfizer and Moderna for children under  12.]]></description>
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</div><figcaption>Both Moderna and Pfizer are currently running trials for vaccines for kids under 12. For ages 12-15 both Moderner and Pfizer have been approved and are suitable.</figcaption></figure>



<p>The best vaccine for kids is the vaccine that&#8217;s available. So for 12- to 15-year-olds in Australia that&#8217;s the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. They&#8217;re probably about the same effectiveness in that age group. </p>



<p>In terms of <a href="https://www.mydr.com.au/vaccination-for-children-dr-norman-swan/">younger children,</a> only Pfizer has finished their clinical trial. At the time I&#8217;m speaking to you, and they are still awaiting approval for the drug. </p>



<p>But Moderna is also doing trials in younger children under 12, and it&#8217;s likely, again, the Moderna and Pfizer, there will not be much to choose between them.</p>



<p><strong><a href="https://www.tonicmedianetwork.com.au/about-us/our-team/dr-norman-swan-bio/">Dr Norman Swan</a>, Physician and Journalist</strong></p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2021 00:18:00 +0000</pubDate>
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</div><figcaption>There is no right number of cases per day. We need to reduce the number of hospitalisation and ICU admission. We must continue to get vaccinated and protect those under 12, until they too can get vaccination. </figcaption></figure>



<p>There&#8217;s no right number of cases per day. What&#8217;s the right number of cases per day? There is no real answer to that question. It&#8217;s how many people end up in hospital and intensive care. </p>



<p> By increasing our rate of  vaccinated, we decrease the rate of hospitalisation. And thats really good news. In fact, as I&#8217;m talking to you now, the number has halved. And the rate of people going into ICU has gone down by nearly two thirds. So that&#8217;s great news, and it&#8217;s the result of vaccination. And when we get to about 90% coverage of everybody aged 12 and above, relatively fewer number people will be ending up in hospital. </p>



<p>In the mean time we have got to work out and look after <a href="https://www.mydr.com.au/are-kids-immune-to-coronavirus/">children under </a>the age of<a href="https://www.mydr.com.au/are-kids-immune-to-coronavirus/"> 12 .</a> This will very important until they can get vaccinated. To achieve this, we need to ventilate and protect. Therefore, classrooms must bel ventilated and teachers immunised.  It also means there&#8217;s regular masks wearing and HEPA filters in the classroom.</p>



<p><strong><a href="https://www.tonicmedianetwork.com.au/about-us/our-team/dr-norman-swan-bio/">Dr Norman Swan</a>, Physician and Journalist</strong></p>
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</div><figcaption>Through regular physical activities and staying connected with our family and friends via Zoom and telephone we can get through this Lockdown.</figcaption></figure>



<p>Hopefully, we&#8217;re going to get out of lockdown in the not-too-distant future. Physical and <a href="https://www.mydr.com.au/5-step-mental-health-action-plan-for-lockdown/">mental exercise</a> and staying connected will help pass the time. </p>



<p>But we&#8217;re all getting fed up with it. </p>



<p>What I suggest to people, in terms of lockdown, is get outside for exercise. Exercise and stay out for the maximum amount of time that you&#8217;re allowed to do that. Make sure you keep contact with your friends and families through Zoom and telephone. Keep yourself as fit as possible. </p>



<p>It won&#8217;t be long before we get out of lockdown.</p>



<p><strong><a href="https://www.tonicmedianetwork.com.au/about-us/our-team/dr-norman-swan-bio/">Dr Norman Swan</a>, Physician and Journalist</strong></p>
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</div><figcaption>We are almost 90% vaccinated in NSW. So far the best incentives we&#8217;ve had is not to catch Covid-19 and get out of lockdown. </figcaption></figure>



<p>People have suggested lotteries. In fact, there&#8217;s a private lottery that&#8217;s just going to give an incentive for people to get their immunisation. </p>



<p>The reality is, we&#8217;re gonna achieve 90% immunisation. But we may need incentives in other areas. Such as suburbs, where there isn&#8217;t a high take-up of the immunisation and, possibly in Aboriginal communities as well. </p>



<p>So incentivising vaccination is <a href="https://www.mydr.com.au/how-are-we-going-to-return-to-life-in-the-new-normal/">important</a>, but we&#8217;re doing pretty well at the moment. And so far the only incentive we&#8217;ve had is not to catch COVID and getting out of lockdown.</p>



<p><strong><a href="https://www.tonicmedianetwork.com.au/about-us/our-team/dr-norman-swan-bio/">Dr Norman Swan</a>, Physician and Journalist</strong></p>
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<p>People live very stressful lives in the present age and this makes them feel tired when they wake up. Throughout the day, most people do not have the energy to work. This results in a reduction of productivity one way or the other. However, there are some simple life hacks that can help you make sure you are full of energy throughout the day. This energy motivates you to work and be more productive. Would you like to know these life hacks? Drink water, eat healthy foods, have a good sleep, and exercise regularly. If you look at these hacks, all of them are easy to do except one &#8211; regular exercise.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Most people give the excuse that they cannot afford to visit a gym. Others complain they can&#8217;t exercise early in the morning before they go out to work. As a matter of fact, our busy schedules prevent a lot of people from going out to a local gym to perform exercises. Owing to <a href="https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/fitness/getting-active/breaking-down-barriers-to-fitness">this lack of time</a>, a lot of people have adopted a new way <a href="https://www.mydr.com.au/will-a-little-exercise-do-a-lot/">to exercise their bodies</a> without having to visit the gym. And this has to do with creating a space to exercise inside your house. No space in your house? You are not alone and others like you are creating a space i<a href="https://www.sport.nsw.gov.au/sector-covid-19-resources-library/get-active-at-home">n their garden to use as a gym</a>. Here are five reasons why you should consider building a garden gym in your house.&nbsp;</p>



<h5 id="h-1-privacy">1. <strong>Privacy:&nbsp;</strong></h5>



<p>A private gym for yourself in your garden helps to bring a lot of privacy. This is especially helpful if you are the indoor type. Some people do not feel comfortable sweating and exercising in the public or in front of strangers. Other people have a problem exposing their body when people are around and as you know, you need to<a href="https://www.everydayhealth.com/fitness/choosing-workout-clothes.aspx"> wear light clothes </a>when you are exercising. For self-conscious people like this, a garden gym will be very ideal. You have supreme control of your gym and you can use it as you like without feeling uncomfortable. You can also invite your family and friends to use the gym anytime you like. Do you like the sound of this? Let&#8217;s see other reasons.</p>



<h5>2. <strong>Zero Time Constraint:&nbsp;</strong></h5>



<p>We all have busy schedules, hence, our leisure periods are different. Now, consider how people&#8217;s leisure periods vary and weigh that with the fact that gyms have certain hours that they are open. This means that the gym cannot always be opened for everyone. Some people will not be able to exercise their bodies even if they are willing to. However, the opening hours of a gym should not be what will restrict you from doing your body an advantage. Therefore, this is another reason why you should have a gym at home. When you have a gym at home, you can plan your workout schedule with your daily routine. You will be able to follow it squarely without having to factor the time when a gym will be open. You can even wake up in the middle of the night and hit your gym if you feel the need to work out.&nbsp;</p>



<h5>3. <strong>Less Crowd:&nbsp;</strong></h5>



<p>At certain times in the year, gyms are usually filled up with people. For example, at the beginning of the year people are still bothered about their new year resolution and want to exercise. At this time, a lot of people will want to use a particular gym equipment.  This means you will not be able to use it for as long as you want or when you want. If you have a gym in your garden, you can use whatever gum equipment you want. You can also use it for as long as you want without anyone waiting impatiently for you to get up.</p>



<h5>4. <strong>No Membership Fee:&nbsp;</strong></h5>



<p>Even if you are very rich, the idea of something free is welcomed by everyone and that is what comes with having a gym in your garden. You might be thinking that it will cost you a fortune to purchase the gym equipment but remember that the equipment will remain yours after you buy them. But even if you pay for a gym membership for a decade, you won&#8217;t be going home with any gym equipment, not even for a day.</p>



<h5>5. <strong>Choice of Equipment:&nbsp;</strong></h5>



<p>How do you feel when you get to a gym and you cannot find certain equipment that you want to use? You can avoid that feeling if you have a gym in your garden because you get to fill the gym with your choice of equipment. If you need to get quality equipment, Gym Equipment by Tonic Experience is highly recommended. The best pieces of equipment for your garden gym are in Tonic Performance. If the place is faraway or you want to look in other stores, consider using your <a href="https://www.bikeberry.com/motorized-bicycles-diy.html">motorized bike</a> to arrive there faster. This will be another fun exercise while you are looking for the right gym equipment. &nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Final word&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>Considering your busy schedule and the fact that you might go to a gym and meet someone using the equipment that you want to use, do you agree that having a garden gym is a good idea? If you would like to indulge yourself in exercise activities(which by the way is highly recommended by medical professionals), you should get to work to start building a gym in your garden.</p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2021 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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</div><figcaption>Codeine is now removed from pharmacies because it was more dangerous than helpful as a painkiller. </figcaption></figure>



<p>Codeine-containing painkillers and cough and flu compounds are no longer available via your pharmacy. And they haven&#8217;t been for some time. They&#8217;re only available on prescription. </p>



<p>The reason for this is safety and effectiveness. Safety, because people were getting side effects from the codeine. One serious side effect was people getting addicted to it. Another was that many people were dying of this addition. In fact, it just wasn&#8217;t worth it. Ironically, codeine has not been proven to be very effective as a <a href="https://www.mydr.com.au/how-to-use-painkillers-effectively-2/">painkiller </a>with something like paracetamol. </p>



<p>Whats actually more effective usually is a combination of paracetamol with ibuprofen. You can get these in combination compounds. Your GP will tell you if  you&#8217;re allowed to have that. </p>



<p>But codeine-containing painkillers are not necessarily very effective for pain and they can cause a lot of harm.</p>



<p><strong><a href="https://www.tonicmedianetwork.com.au/about-us/our-team/dr-norman-swan-bio/">Dr Norman Swan</a>, Physician and Journalist</strong></p>
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		<title>Overcoming Lockdown Fatigue &#8211; Dr. Norman Swan</title>
		<link>https://www.mydr.com.au/overcoming-lockdown-fatigue-dr-norman-swan/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2021 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In this short video Dr. Norman Swan explains how to overcome lockdown fatigue, stay positive mood and get ready for reopening. ]]></description>
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</div><figcaption>Fighting lockdown fatigue is essential to keep you physically and mental healthy so we can all enjoy the freedoms that will come at the end.</figcaption></figure>



<p>Lockdown fatigue is a <a href="https://www.mydr.com.au/5-step-mental-health-action-plan-for-lockdown/">real thing</a>. It&#8217;s hard to actually know exactly what is the right thing to do to overcoming lockdown fatigue.  You have got to get out for exercise everyday. Therefore you exercise for the maximum amount of time that you&#8217;re allowed to each day. That&#8217;s gonna make a big difference. </p>



<p>If you exercise daily you may meet people along the way. Have a short conversation with them. That would be good for you. You&#8217;ll be in a better mental state and feel a sense of community. This will help you overcome lockdown fatigue. In states like New South Wales, you&#8217;re able to have picnics. That is gonna happen in Victoria as well. </p>



<p>You really have got to use that outdoor activities available to you. You need to maximise the ability to meet people safely, such as you&#8217;re allowed to the maximum extent possible. This is the best way to overcoming lockdown fatigue.</p>



<p><strong><a href="https://www.tonicmedianetwork.com.au/about-us/our-team/dr-norman-swan-bio/">Dr Norman Swan</a>, Physician and Journalist</strong></p>
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		<title>Adjusting to the ‘new normal’ when we open up again</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2021 20:54:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[With vaccination rates across Australia rapidly rising and the new year fast approaching, it is timely that we examine what everyday life could look like in the ‘new normal’.&#160; Governments around Australia are currently making cautious moves towards lifting COVID-19 restrictions. It’s important to highlight that COVID and new variants will be part of our [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p>With vaccination rates across Australia rapidly rising and the new year fast approaching, it is timely that we examine what everyday life could look like in the ‘new normal’.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Governments around Australia are currently making cautious moves towards lifting COVID-19 restrictions.</p>



<p>It’s important to highlight that COVID and new variants will be part of our lives for years to come and we must learn to live with it.&nbsp; However, at the time of writing the news from some countries is comforting. Denmark opened up on September 10 at about 85% of the eligible population vaccinated and not currently seen a surge in cases or hospitalisations.&nbsp; We’re doing incredibly well with vaccination rates in Australia and will end up being one of the highest immunised nations in the world.</p>



<p>Even so, when we begin to open up again, we shouldn’t be surprised if COVID cases surge, however it’s the hospitalisation rate that really matters. States which are at zero COVID, will have to steel themselves for a new reality when borders open. Thankfully the high vaccination rates in many parts of Australia will reduce the proportion of deaths and serious illness due to COVID relative to the number of cases.&nbsp; What people need to understand is that if cases climb to high levels, hospitalisations may rise significantly too.&nbsp;</p>



<p><em>What will life look like in the ‘new normal’?</em></p>



<p><strong>QR codes</strong>: They are vital to the contract tracing effort and are likely to be in place for some time.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Lockdowns:</strong> Depending on the circumstances, there may be localised lockdowns and temporary school and office closures if the numbers of COVID cases in hospitals start to become alarming.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Quarantine in hotels: </strong>This is currently being discussed. Hotel quarantine will be a thing of the past for fully vaccinated Australian residents.&nbsp; Home quarantine will be required, initially for 7 days, then may be reduced to either a few days or based on the results of rapid antigen testing over a short period of time.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Isolating</strong>: Some authorities are already indicating that if a person becomes COVID positive then they will need to isolate for 7 days if they are double vaccinated and 14 days if they aren’t. This will be confirmed soon.</p>



<p><strong>Masks and sanitiser: </strong>Masks are likely to be used in certain settings and circumstances for some time to come such as in hospitals and aged care homes. Many people are likely to continue wearing masks regardless of the rules. Sanitiser is here to stay.</p>



<p><strong>Rapid antigen testing: </strong>This will be used extensively in the workplace and at home throughout 2022.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Flexible workplaces</strong>: Depending on the type of role, many workers are likely to attend their workplace 2 – 3 times a week, and work from home for the remainder of the week.</p>



<p><strong>Telehealth and teleservices: </strong>COVID has fast tracked the high usage of these services throughout the community. Now that they have experienced the many benefits of these services, patients are likely to utilise these services to complement in-person appointments where they are offered.</p>



<p><strong>Policy for unvaccinated people: </strong>Businesses will need to determine, if they haven’t already, what their policy is for unvaccinated people. This could include making these people take a rapid antigen test before entering the workplace or these people continuing to work from home.&nbsp;</p>
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		<title>What is the Doherty and Burnet COVID-19 modelling?</title>
		<link>https://www.mydr.com.au/what-is-the-doherty-and-burnet-covid-19-modelling/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2021 20:50:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In recent months there has been a lot of talk by politicians about the Doherty modelling and the Burnet modelling in relation to COVID-19. What are they and how have they helped during the pandemic? Doherty Institute modelling A few months ago, the Australian Federal Government asked the Doherty Institute to investigate what percentage of [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p>In recent months there has been a lot of talk by politicians about the Doherty modelling and the Burnet modelling in relation to COVID-19. What are they and how have they helped during the pandemic?</p>



<p><em>Doherty Institute modelling</em></p>



<p>A few months ago, the Australian Federal Government asked the Doherty Institute to investigate what percentage of the eligible population, which at that time was&nbsp;people aged 16 and over, that would need to be vaccinated to begin to reopen the country.</p>



<p>The modelling provides the data behind the vaccine targets&nbsp;set&nbsp;by the National Cabinet to start moving towards a world that looks&nbsp;closer to life pre-COVID. It considered a wide range of factors, including that outbreaks are now predominantly of the Delta variant and what other public health measures&nbsp;may need to remain.</p>



<p>The main idea behind the modelling (and the targets) is to estimate at what point enough people will be protected from getting sick or dying of COVID-19 that it won&#8217;t pose too great a burden on our health system.</p>



<p>The modelling canvasses many different scenarios and how these&nbsp;could or would change how many people end up in hospital or die from COVID-19.</p>



<p>The main takeaways are that when 70 per cent of adults over 16 are fully vaccinated, restrictions can begin to ease, and then when we get to 80 per cent, they can ease even further (such as international travel and no large-scale lockdowns).</p>



<p>All state and territory leaders signed up for this approach at National Cabinet.</p>



<p>For more information visit <a href="https://www.doherty.edu.au/">https://www.doherty.edu.au/</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>



<p><em>Burnet Institute modelling</em></p>



<p>As control measures are relaxed across Australia, it is vital that governments have high quality, precise information about the likely impact of relaxing various control measures, and the time required to monitor the impact of relaxing these measures. It is also important to understand the likely impact of interventions on reducing transmission in the community.</p>



<p>The Burnet Institute and the Institute for Disease Modelling in the USA developed a unique individual-based COVID-19 model (COVASIM) that can assess the impact and risk associated with relaxing various physical distancing policies on the resurgence of COVID-19.</p>



<p>The modelling by the Burnet Institute has informed both the NSW and Victorian COVID responses.</p>



<p>The model was used to simulate options for easing restrictions and inputs included data on demographics, contact networks, workforce composition, contact tracing systems and age-specific vaccination rates. As well as options for easing restrictions, additional policies around vaccine allocation and testing were examined to determine potential approaches to further reduce the epidemic peak. &nbsp;</p>



<p>Scenarios were run to estimate the number of COVID-19 infections, hospitalisations and ICU requirements during a specific period.</p>



<p>The Burnet model is more conservative than the Doherty model and suggests greater levels of risk of large surges.</p>



<p>For more information visit <a href="https://www.burnet.edu.au/">https://www.burnet.edu.au/</a>&nbsp;</p>
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		<title>Rapid antigen tests. What is the international evidence?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2021 20:49:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Australians will be able to test themselves for COVID-19 at home from 1 November 2021, once the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) – our national medical regulator, approves this testing measure. The TGA has already approved 33 rapid antigen tests for use under supervision from a health professional,&#160;which are already being&#160;used by some businesses. What is [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p>Australians will be able to test themselves for COVID-19 at home from 1 November 2021, once the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) – our national medical regulator, approves this testing measure.</p>



<p>The TGA has already approved 33 rapid antigen tests for use under supervision from a health professional,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-08/rapid-antigen-testing-has-arrived-where-will-it-be-used/100444402">which are already being&nbsp;used by some businesses</a>.</p>



<p><em>What is a rapid antigen test, and more importantly, what is the international evidence about its effectiveness?</em></p>



<p>Rapid antigen tests are already used widely in Europe and the United States and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-07-29/what-is-a-rapid-antigen-test-nsw-covid-schools/100331220">can provide a result within 15 to 30 minutes</a>.</p>



<p>Rapid antigen testing involves a nasal swab using a small cotton bud that is placed into a chemical solution. This is designed to detect a chunk of the virus itself. To get the result, you put that solution onto a reactive strip of paper or device, like a pregnancy test. The paper or device will then show you whether you are actively infectious with COVID-19, with about 80% accuracy – higher if you’re doing the test more regularly. There are also oral fluid tests that work in a similar way.</p>



<p>They cost between $10 – $15 compared to usually $85 for the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests.</p>



<p>The resistance to rapid antigen testing in Australia has mostly come from the pathology industry, which is concerned about the rapid tests not being accurate. However, the debate is changing overseas as evidence is showing that there is a place for such testing, especially for the workforce.</p>



<p>“What we found is that when using the rapid antigen tests 2-3 times a week the tests are as effective at finding people quickly in the course of their infection as any of the PCR tests. If done at a higher enough frequency the rapid tests can match the PCR tests for regular surveillance,” said Associate Professor Rebecca Smith, an Epidemiologist at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.</p>



<p>Professor Iain Buchan, Executive Dean of the Institute of Population Health at the University of Liverpool also found the results of a study to be very encouraging.</p>



<p>“The rapid antigen tests were picking up about 8 in 10 likely infectious individuals which is pretty useful considering that test results would come back in 30 minutes, rather than 1 or 2 days later where a person could be spreading the virus in the community.”</p>



<p>Importantly, Professor Buchan’s pilot program found that the rapid tests saved 3200 staff days because people could go to work because they weren’t infectious, rather than working from home.</p>



<p>Health Minister Greg Hunt says rapid antigen tests would not replace PCR test but provide an additional option for people as restrictions are eased in many cities.</p>



<p>Further rules will be determined by state and territory governments, which will be able to take their own approaches.</p>



<p>Mr Hunt expects states to mandate that people&nbsp;who record a positive COVID-19 test result at home to undergo a PCR test for confirmation, and then isolate for a defined period of time.</p>



<p>New guidance for&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tga.gov.au/sites/default/files/covid-19-rapid-antigen-tests-guidance-and-checklist-businesses.pdf">businesses considering rapid antigen testing</a>&nbsp;has been released by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).</p>
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		<title>Vaccines for Kids  &#8211; Dr. Norman Swan</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2021 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In this video Dr. Norman Swan discusses vaccines for kids and trials conducted by Pfizer and Moderna for children under  12.]]></description>
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</div><figcaption>Both Moderna and Pfizer are currently running trials for vaccines for kids under 12. For ages 12-15 both Moderner and Pfizer have been approved and are suitable.</figcaption></figure>



<p>The best vaccine for kids is the vaccine that&#8217;s available. So for 12- to 15-year-olds in Australia that&#8217;s the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. They&#8217;re probably about the same effectiveness in that age group. </p>



<p>In terms of <a href="https://www.mydr.com.au/vaccination-for-children-dr-norman-swan/">younger children,</a> only Pfizer has finished their clinical trial. At the time I&#8217;m speaking to you, and they are still awaiting approval for the drug. </p>



<p>But Moderna is also doing trials in younger children under 12, and it&#8217;s likely, again, the Moderna and Pfizer, there will not be much to choose between them.</p>



<p><strong><a href="https://www.tonicmedianetwork.com.au/about-us/our-team/dr-norman-swan-bio/">Dr Norman Swan</a>, Physician and Journalist</strong></p>
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		<title>Is any Number of Covid Infections Acceptable? Dr. Norman Swan</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2021 00:18:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In this video Dr. Norman Swan explains the lessening number of hospitalisation and ICU admissions as a result of increased vaccinations.]]></description>
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</div><figcaption>There is no right number of cases per day. We need to reduce the number of hospitalisation and ICU admission. We must continue to get vaccinated and protect those under 12, until they too can get vaccination. </figcaption></figure>



<p>There&#8217;s no right number of cases per day. What&#8217;s the right number of cases per day? There is no real answer to that question. It&#8217;s how many people end up in hospital and intensive care. </p>



<p> By increasing our rate of  vaccinated, we decrease the rate of hospitalisation. And thats really good news. In fact, as I&#8217;m talking to you now, the number has halved. And the rate of people going into ICU has gone down by nearly two thirds. So that&#8217;s great news, and it&#8217;s the result of vaccination. And when we get to about 90% coverage of everybody aged 12 and above, relatively fewer number people will be ending up in hospital. </p>



<p>In the mean time we have got to work out and look after <a href="https://www.mydr.com.au/are-kids-immune-to-coronavirus/">children under </a>the age of<a href="https://www.mydr.com.au/are-kids-immune-to-coronavirus/"> 12 .</a> This will very important until they can get vaccinated. To achieve this, we need to ventilate and protect. Therefore, classrooms must bel ventilated and teachers immunised.  It also means there&#8217;s regular masks wearing and HEPA filters in the classroom.</p>



<p><strong><a href="https://www.tonicmedianetwork.com.au/about-us/our-team/dr-norman-swan-bio/">Dr Norman Swan</a>, Physician and Journalist</strong></p>
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		<title>Exercise to Survive Lockdown &#8211; Dr. Norman Swan</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A short video on how regular exercise and staying connected to people, will help you be ready for the end of lockdown. ]]></description>
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</div><figcaption>Through regular physical activities and staying connected with our family and friends via Zoom and telephone we can get through this Lockdown.</figcaption></figure>



<p>Hopefully, we&#8217;re going to get out of lockdown in the not-too-distant future. Physical and <a href="https://www.mydr.com.au/5-step-mental-health-action-plan-for-lockdown/">mental exercise</a> and staying connected will help pass the time. </p>



<p>But we&#8217;re all getting fed up with it. </p>



<p>What I suggest to people, in terms of lockdown, is get outside for exercise. Exercise and stay out for the maximum amount of time that you&#8217;re allowed to do that. Make sure you keep contact with your friends and families through Zoom and telephone. Keep yourself as fit as possible. </p>



<p>It won&#8217;t be long before we get out of lockdown.</p>



<p><strong><a href="https://www.tonicmedianetwork.com.au/about-us/our-team/dr-norman-swan-bio/">Dr Norman Swan</a>, Physician and Journalist</strong></p>
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</div><figcaption>We are almost 90% vaccinated in NSW. So far the best incentives we&#8217;ve had is not to catch Covid-19 and get out of lockdown. </figcaption></figure>



<p>People have suggested lotteries. In fact, there&#8217;s a private lottery that&#8217;s just going to give an incentive for people to get their immunisation. </p>



<p>The reality is, we&#8217;re gonna achieve 90% immunisation. But we may need incentives in other areas. Such as suburbs, where there isn&#8217;t a high take-up of the immunisation and, possibly in Aboriginal communities as well. </p>



<p>So incentivising vaccination is <a href="https://www.mydr.com.au/how-are-we-going-to-return-to-life-in-the-new-normal/">important</a>, but we&#8217;re doing pretty well at the moment. And so far the only incentive we&#8217;ve had is not to catch COVID and getting out of lockdown.</p>



<p><strong><a href="https://www.tonicmedianetwork.com.au/about-us/our-team/dr-norman-swan-bio/">Dr Norman Swan</a>, Physician and Journalist</strong></p>
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