Everyday Illness
Colds, flu, gastro, infections — everyday illness doesn't wait for a GP appointment. Abby Health's family GPs are available 7 days a week, often same day, so you get care before a mild bug becomes a bigger one. Prescriptions, certificates, referrals, and follow-up stay in one continuous record. Bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
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Threadworms: The Itch That Keeps Kids Awake
Published on
July 20, 2026
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Everyday Illness
Threadworms explained for parents: the night time bottom itch, treating the whole household on the same day, and breaking the itch and reinfection cycle.
Slapped Cheek (Fifth Disease): The Rash After the Fever
Published on
July 20, 2026
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Everyday Illness
Slapped cheek (fifth disease) explained for parents: the fever first, then the bright red cheeks, why the rash means the infectious stage has passed.
Nits and Head Lice: Treatment That Actually Works
Published on
July 20, 2026
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Everyday Illness
Nits and head lice explained for parents: the conditioner and comb method, medicated treatments, school rules and how to clear nits from the whole family.
Conjunctivitis in Kids: Sticky Eyes, School Rules and Treatment
Published on
July 20, 2026
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Everyday Illness
Conjunctivitis in kids: bacterial, viral and allergic types, cleaning sticky eyes, school rules and conjunctivitis treatment in Australia.
Chickenpox: Symptoms, the Itchy Phase and When It Is Serious
Published on
July 20, 2026
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Everyday Illness
Chickenpox in kids explained: the spots and itchy phase, vaccination on the immunisation program, school exclusion rules and when chickenpox is serious.
Tonsillitis in Kids: Viral or Bacterial, and When Antibiotics Help
Published on
July 18, 2026
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Everyday Illness
Tonsillitis in kids explained: telling viral from bacterial, when a throat swab and antibiotics help, red flags to watch, and when to call 000.
Scarlet Fever: The Rash That Follows a Sore Throat
Published on
July 18, 2026
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Everyday Illness
Scarlet fever explained for parents: the sandpaper rash after a sore throat, the strep A link, antibiotics and school exclusion rules in Australia.
Molluscum Contagiosum: Harmless but Persistent
Published on
July 18, 2026
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Everyday Illness
Molluscum contagiosum explained for Australian parents: why the bumps are harmless, how it spreads, common myths, and when a GP review helps.
Impetigo (School Sores): Spotting It and Stopping the Spread
Published on
July 18, 2026
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Everyday Illness
Impetigo, or school sores, explained for parents: what the crusty sores look like, how it spreads, school exclusion rules and treatment in Australia.
Croup: The Barking Cough Explained
Published on
July 18, 2026
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Everyday Illness
Croup explained for parents: the barking cough, what causes it, how to help at home, the steamy-bathroom myth, and the stridor red flags that need 000.
Hay Fever in Kids: Managing the Sneezing Season
Published on
July 18, 2026
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Everyday Illness
Hay fever in kids explained for parents: the signs, how it differs from a cold, everyday management for spring, and when to see a doctor in Australia.
Parainfluenza (Paraflu): Symptoms, How Long It Lasts, and When to See a Doctor
Published on
April 24, 2026
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Everyday Illness
Parainfluenza (paraflu) explained: symptoms in adults and children, how long it lasts, croup, contagious period, and when to see a GP in Australia.
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