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What is whooping cough? Whooping cough, or pertussis, is an infection of the respiratory tract. Caused by bacteria, it is extremely contagious and results in uncontrollable coughing and vomiting, which can last for several months. There have been several cases of whooping cough in the Port Stephens region in recent years. Whooping cough starts off as a common cold in adults before progressing into nasty coughing fits, which can leave patients gasping for breath and unable to eat or sleep. Sometimes it

With our scorching hot summers and love of the outdoors, it’s not surprising that Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. According to the Cancer Council, over 80 per cent of all newly diagnosed cancers in Australia are skin cancers, and two thirds of Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer before the age of 70. Regular professional skin examinations play an extremely important part in detecting and treating skin cancers early, including the most