Chemist Warehouse Catalogue - 09/06-21/06/2023 (Page 2)

wellness this month in this issue kids' winter bugs sporting chance rivals on the field join forces for mental health stretch for work health your desk can do wonders when cold weather colds and sore throats here's what you can do to keep the whole family healthy this winter words liz mcgrath engage your barbiecore think pink to flex your fashion and beauty style audwigs wellness got your back ealth professionals and aussie weather can actually make you sick it does mean children tend to spend add to that the fact that some viruses thrive and spread better in cooler immune systems may be more tough time for families juggling pint-sized patients and the demands of work and everyday life so what is in store for us this winter? parent and director of general medicine at the royal children's hospital to predict in this post-lockdown era there will be a return of all of the viruses that we used to know including colds respiratory infection dr mcnab says while rsv in kids is normally associated with mild to moderate cold-like symptoms - generally lasting between eight and bronchiolitis and pneumonia in children under one and can trigger asthma symptoms if your child is a sufferer "one thing that's causing concern in victoria is a nasty bacterial in its less severe form presents as can develop into a more invasive disease which quickly escalates," she warns symptoms can include fever difficulty breathing parents should seek immediate medical care if they see signs in their children perth gp dr joe kosterich says gastro whole year round "while it can be caused by different infection." dr kosterich says "gastro is very easily spread and while most children won't need to take need to drink plenty of fluids to avoid becoming dehydrated and use steam inhalation if you feel that helps." for children with asthma or any management plan should be followed and see your gp if you are concerned dr kosterich says helpful tips how to prevent kids getting sick in the winter ● stay up to date on vaccinations including the annual flu vaccine and covid-19 vaccines if eligible ● keep your kids at home from daycare kindergarten or school if they are unwell ●wash hands regularly ● eat healthy foods stay hydrated and get lots of rest "if there's one thing we proved during the reduce all viruses by staying home when we're sick and looking after each other," dr mcnab says