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≡ ‘No jab, no pay says government’: thousands immunise children to avoid family payment cuts

Government’s policy sees 5,700 immunise children and another 148,000 update vaccinations to avoid cuts of up to $15,000 a year Thousands of children have been vaccinated for the first time or had their immunisations updated to avoid having family welfare payments withheld. Photograph: David Crosling/AAP The federal government’s ‘no jab, no pay’ policy has prompted […]

July 31st, 2016
Topic: CHILDREN, FITNESS HEALTH, GOVERNMENT, IMMUNITY VACCINATION, MEDICAL, PENSIONS BENEFITS WELFARE Tags: , ,

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≡ Don’t downsize dairy – you may be risking your health

There is some uncertainty about what is the recommended daily intake of dairy foods, but it appears that many Australians, including children, aren’t getting enough. Only just over 20 per cent of the population may be consuming enough milk, yoghurt, cheese or alternatives each day. Australians may be putting their health at risk as consumption […]

August 28th, 2014
Topic: DAIRY MILK, FITNESS HEALTH Tags: , , , ,

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