13Sick, National Home Doctor Service

Sometimes called 'the kissing disease', glandular fever is a debilitating viral infection that mainly strikes young people. Extreme fatigue, and symptoms similar to the flu, mean that it can be difficult to diagnose. https://homedoctor.com.au/…/glandular-f ever-a-most-miserabl…

Shingles, also know as ‘zoster virus’ or ‘herpes zoster’, is caused by the same virus responsible for chicken pox. It is a skin rash than can be very painful, occurring mainly but not exclusively amongst older adults in the population. It is not understood exactly why, but the chicken pox virus, which lies dormant in all of us who have had chicken pox, will suddenly reactivate in some people for an ‘encore’. And for some people, it can be an extremely uncomfortable and painful encore. https://homedoctor.com.au/…/shingles-wh en-chicken-pox-comes…

We asked Dr Umberto Russo, MBBS, FRACGP GAICD, Chief Medical Officer at 13SICK, National Home Doctor Service, to answer some questions about pneumonia, a common and potentially life-threatening illness. https://homedoctor.com.au/b…/pneumonia- qa-with-dr-russo-9509

In winter, respiratory illnesses are on the rise - and a very common illness in young children is croup. The barking cough and hoarse breathing can be alarming for parents and patients alike.https://homedoctor.com.au/…/what- is-croup-and-how-to-treat-…

Most people mistakenly believe that antibiotics will cure their cold or flu, and help them recover more quickly. Antibiotics are seen as a 'magic medicine', and a trip to the doctor that doesn't result in a script for antibiotics is often seen as a waste of time. Hence, doctors are under enormous pressure to prescribe antibiotics, even though they know it will have little effect against the viruses which cause colds and flu. Read more about this in our blog.https://homedoctor.com.au/…/when-i ts-a-virus-antibiotics-wo…

In winter, the community braces for an onset of infectious illnesses - coughs, colds, flu, gastro, skin complaints and eye infections. But as the old saying goes, an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure... and the number one way to prevent getting sick this winter is the simple act of washing your hands. https://homedoctor.com.au/…/the-best-wa y-to-keep-illness-at…

Most people mistakenly believe that antibiotics will cure their cold or flu, and help them recover more quickly. Antibiotics are seen as a “magic medicine”, and a trip to the doctor that doesn’t result in a script for antibiotics is often seen as a waste of time. Hence, doctors are under enormous pressure to prescribe antibiotics, even though they know it will have little effect against the viruses which cause colds and flu. https://bit.ly/2HqbzKv

In Australia every year, it is estimated that up to four million people will contract influenza. It causes countless absentee days from work and school. The 2017 influenza season saw the highest levels of activity since 2009 and resulted in an estimated 29,000 confirmed influenza hospital admissions. https://bit.ly/2J2nBPV

When you or your family is sick or injured, healthcare workers are there to help. So, it’s easy to forget that sometimes they need to be looked after too. This Friday, our offices around the country we’ll be supporting #CrazySocks4Docs

It was great to see one of our fridge magnets feature on Masterchef last night.

Today is World Asthma Day and a good opportunity to understand how to identify and manage this condition. For more information visit Asthma Australia.

Wondering what to expect when you call or click 13Sick?

Accidental sunburn…what to do?
Getting sunburnt in this climate can happen easily if you forget to protect yourself. Dr Russo has some tips about how to recover from a sunburn episode.
https://homedoctor.com.au/…/what-to-do- if-you-get-sunburnt-…

Back to school and daycare … here come the bugs! Mums everywhere are heaving a sigh of relief that the kids are back at school and day care. But alas, that also means the kids are exposed to a whole new swathe of infectious bugs. Here are the five things your kids are likely to bring home…. https://homedoctor.com.au/…/5-things-th e-kids-are-likely-to…

There are so many apps available to help us look after our health. Here are some of our favourites for 2018. https://13sick.com.au/b…/healthy-apps-f or-the-new-year-69476

Need urgent medical care over the long weekend?
If you need a doctor urgently and your GP is closed, remember you can call or click 13SICK for a bulk billed doctor home visit. Check if we cover your area here. https://homedoctor.com.au/

Our favourite healthy Apps!
From eating well to getting better sleep, there’s a App for it. See our top ten picks for a healthier 2018 here. https://homedoctor.com.au/…/healthy-app s-for-the-new-year-6…

Countdown of our most popular blogs of 2017. Babies and their sleep cycles…don’t expect your baby to sleep like you! Jo Ryan (author of BabyBliss) gives a quick rundown of a baby’s sleep patterns.
Share this blog for your chance to win a copy of BabyBliss, the bestselling guide on how to calm, settle and establish sleeping routines for young babies. We have 10 copies to give away! https://www.homedoctor.com.au/…/babies- and-their-sleep-cycl…

I had the worst migraine, I have ever had before.

Being a sole parent my 15yr old son was concerned and called Dr.

After waiting a total of 3hrs on a Tuesday night, one and half hours later then text message advised. Dr arrived, stood at my bedroom door told me I need to get up and sit at kitchen table. Then tells me, to go to hospital by ambulance and left. The visit was less then 5 mins.

He was gone before I could make a phone call.



Very unhappy with Doctors manner and time we had to wait.