This week, Dr Anne and Dr Moz discuss new options in Cervical Cancer Screening.

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This week, Dr Anne and Dr Moz discuss the HPV vaccine.

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This week, Dr Anne and Dr Moz discuss the RSV vaccine, covering immunisation for pregnant women and infants.

IMPORTANT LINKS:

Handbook on Maternal RSV Vaccination (Abrysvo):

https://immunisationhandbook.health.gov.au/recommendations/pregnant-women-are-recommended-to-receive-an-rsv-vaccine-during-pregnancy

Guide for which infants should receive the RSV jab (Beyfortus):

Currently available information on the intended state-funded RSV infant immunisation program:

https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv#2025-rsv-infant-immunisation-program

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This week, Dr Anne and Dr Moz discuss misconceptions and the benefits of long acting contraceptive options.

IMPORTANT LINKS:

A previous The Medical Minute Episode where Dr Anne and Dr Moz discuss Mirenas:

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anne-connell/episodes/The-Medical-Minute---2024-Episode-2---Mirenas--Whooping-Cough--Digital-Stat-Decs-e2mhj9e

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This week, Dr Anne and Dr Moz discuss changes to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, with a focus on 60-Day scripts.

IMPORTANT LINKS:

Searchable database of qualifying medication for 60-day prescriptions:

https://www.health.gov.au/cheaper-medicines/60-day-dispensing-pbs-medicines-and-current-item-codes

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This week, Dr Anne and Dr Moz discuss shingles and the new vaccine that has been made available.

IMPORTANT LINKS:

Information about shingles:

https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/shingles

Information about shingles immunisation:

https://www.health.gov.au/topics/immunisation/vaccines/shingles-herpes-zoster-immunisation-service

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This week, Dr Anne and Dr Moz discuss wearables, with focus on standard watches to track EKG and other health benefits.

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This week, Dr Anne and Dr Moz explain why we need to protect ourselves from the sun most days of the year in Melbourne, even when it is wet and the sun is not sunny. Tune in to find out what the UV index actually is and the simple steps we can take to reduce our chances of skin cancer and premature aging of the skin.

IMPORTANT LINKS:

Download the SunSmart Global UV app here:

https://www.sunsmart.com.au/resources/sunsmart-app

See the truck driver with strikingly less wrinkles and sun damage on the protected side of his face here:

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/sun-damage-skin-cancer-spf-uv-protection-b2368642.html

More information on standard erythema doses here:

https://www.arpansa.gov.au/our-services/monitoring/ultraviolet-radiation-monitoring/ultraviolet-radiation-dose

Examples of UPF (ultraviolet protection factor) clothing from a Melbourne-based company here:

https://www.solbari.com.au/

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In this week's episode, Dr Anne and Dr Moz discuss the dangers of button battery ingestion, especially in children.

IMPORTANT LINKS:

Poisons Hotline Australia-wide Tel: 13 11 26 (24/7)

Chicken Fillet and a Button Battery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQcxNTNRME4

More Information and Downloadable Resources: https://www.kidsafevic.com.au/product-safety/button-batteries/

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In this week's episode, Dr Anne and Dr Moz discuss reproductive genetic carrier screening; including what it tests for and when to consider doing it, the availability of new Medicare funding for the test and how it differs from the better known noninvasive prenatal testing.

IMPORTANT LINKS:

Information on the test: https://www.vcgs.org.au/prepair-carrier-screening/

Information on the conditions tested for and the genetic inheritance mechanism:

https://www.mackenziesmission.org.au/what-is-carrier-screening/

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