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18/06/2022

The gut is the body’s first line of defence against nasty bugs and bacteria entering the body. Probiotics can act as guards to help protect the immune cells found in our gut walls from causing inflammation issues in our cells and organs.

Learn more about how probiotics strengthen the immune system. https://bit.ly/3NDONla

02/06/2022

16/02/2022

Not all probiotics are the same! At Inner Health we’ve been researching, studying and developing an in-depth understanding of gut health for over 30 years. We know that getting the right gut health solution for your condition can make all the difference.

So when it comes to your gut health, trust an expert. https://bit.ly/3Jqfdof

08/02/2022

05/02/2022

Know how to get a more accurate test result.

If you’re taking a saliva rapid antigen test, do not eat, drink or brush your teeth for at least 30 minutes before putting the swab in your mouth.

Rapid antigen tests can be very accurate when used as instructed. However, food and drink can impact the accuracy of the result.

If testing before going to school or work, we recommend taking a test first thing in the morning, before eating, drinking or brushing your teeth.

01/02/2022

To make sure you’re getting the most accurate rapid antigen test result, it’s important you to do the test the right way.

For nasal swab rapid antigen tests, make sure you’re swabbing back and not up. This is because you want to take a sample from the back of your nose, known as the nasopharynx, not your nostrils.

There are different rapid antigen testing kits available so make sure you follow the manufacturer’s instructions provided within the testing kit.

If your rapid antigen test is positive, register your result through the Service NSW website and immediately self-isolate for 7 days. If you need help registering your positive result online, call Service NSW on 13 77 88.

You do not need to register a negative or invalid test result.

More info: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/stay-safe/testing/rapid-antigen-self-tests-for-community

06/12/2021

Will you be cleaning out your cupboards this holiday season?

It’s important to return unwanted or out of date medicines to a pharmacy where they can be disposed of safely. www.tga.gov.au/safe-disposal-unwanted-medicines

02/10/2021

Listed medicines include products such as sunscreens, vitamin supplements, traditional herbal medicines and probiotics.

We review a selection of listed medicines to determine whether they meet the requirements for safety, quality or effectiveness. In September, we published the results of reviews for 11 listed medicines, including products with claims relating to hangover relief, sleep and calming behaviour, as well as assisting with gluten intolerance.

Find out more: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-lmcr-index

09/09/2021

R U OK?

07/09/2021

The TGA has provisionally approved the use of the Moderna Australia Pty Ltd COVID-19 vaccine SPIKEVAX (elasomeran) in individuals 12 years and older. This decision follows the provisional approval granted by the TGA to Spikevax on 9 August 2021 for use in individuals aged 18 years and older.

The recommended dose and dose interval is the same as that for the adult population - two full doses given 28 days apart.

Provisional approval for use in the 12-17 years age group has been made following careful evaluation of the available data supporting safety and efficacy.

Find out more: https://www.tga.gov.au/media-release/tga-provisional-approval-moderna-covid-19-vaccine-include-12-17-years-age-group

29/08/2021

The requirements for authorised workers living in LGAs of concern have changed:

👉Authorised workers living in a LGA of concern must have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by 6 September 2021 (previously 30 August)

👉Rapid antigen testing (RAT) is no longer an alternative to vaccination for authorised workers

More information: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/health-and-wellbeing/covid-19-vaccination-nsw/covid-19-vaccination-for-workers

27/08/2021

❌ This is how NOT to wear a mask 👇

Every bit of protection helps in the fight against COVID-19, so wear your mask safely and help stop the spread 😷