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Fever is the body’s way of fighting off infection and inflammation by elevating its temperature. It is a crucial defence mechanism to promote immune function and inhibit the growth of pathogens. Know all about common fevers, their causes, symptoms, and treatments. If you are feeling feverish, skip the trip to clinics to get a medical certificate online or an online script. Speak to a doctor online.  

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Is Glandular Fever Contagious?

Is Glandular Fever Contagious?

Overview Glandular fever, also known as infectious mononucleosis, is a common illness in Australia, especially...
Symptoms of influenza

Symptoms of influenza

Overview Each year in Australia, numerous individuals fall ill with the flu, often mistaking the...
back pain - how to fix it

Regular Back Pain: Here’s What to Do

Overview Back pain often leaves people stuck between two poor options: resting completely and getting...
How serious is scarlet fever? A parent's guide

How serious is scarlet fever? A parent’s guide

Overview Children falling ill creates significant distress for their parents. In addition, the medical term...
What Do Doctors Mean When They Say ‘Viral’?

What Do Doctors Mean When They Say ‘Viral’?

Overview The term “viral” in Australian casual speech describes content which rapidly spreads across social...
Fever and tiredness but no cough - What could it mean? 

Fever and tiredness but no cough – What could it mean? 

Overview Sometimes you can be running a fever and feeling exhausted, but don’t have a...
Illnesses that cause flu like symptoms

Illnesses that cause flu-like symptoms

Overview Influenza (the flu) is a viral illness that spreads widely in Australia, especially during...
Fever and headache, no other symptoms – What could it mean? 

Fever and headache, no other symptoms – What could it mean? 

Overview If you’re suffering from a fever and headache without any other symptoms, it can...
Can you get influenza twice in a month? A GP’s take!

Can you get influenza twice in a month? A GP’s take!

Overview Technically, yes.  While your body does build up immunity to the specific strain of...
Taking antibiotics without a prescription

Taking antibiotics without a prescription 

You wake up feeling like you’ve been run over by a truck – a sore...
Fever in Adults? Management and Home Treatments Written by Dr Nelson Lau, MBBS FRACGP, GP & Digital Health Specialist

How to Break a Fever in Adults? Management and Home Treatments 

Overview The experience of waking up with heat and discomfort and body pain makes for...
Fever in a Child

How to Break a Fever in a Child: Treatment & Home Remedies 

Dealing with a fever in your child can be nerve-wracking, especially when it’s your little...