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Covid19 If I Get Sick

COVID-19: Staying covered if you get sick

If you get the Covid-19 virus, you cannot go to work. It does not matter if you do not feel very sick. You must still stay at home or in hospital. Otherwise, you will be putting other people’s lives at risk.
31 March 2020 | 3 minute read
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Labour Rights

Coronavirus (COVID-19) and your rights at work

The world is facing a health crisis with the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, and every workplace has to help fight it.
19 March 2020 | 3 minute read
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COVID-19: You cannot refuse isolation

If you are diagnosed with COVID-19, you will be told to go into quarantine. This means you have to stay in isolation (in a space by yourself) and may not come into contact with other people.
19 March 2020 | 1 minute read
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Coronavirus

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Debunking Vaccine Myths

In this webinar, we separate fact from fiction, share accurate information about the COVID-19 vaccine and dispel any myths and conspiracy theories that are circulating in the media.
23 June 2021 | 60 minute read
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Answering your questions about the Covid-19 Coronavirus

A series of short videos to help you understand the facts and debunk the myths associated with the COVID-19 Coronavirus.
30 July 2020 | 5 minute read
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Depression

Are you suffering from Depression, Panic or Anxiety

Questions you could ask yourself to assess whether your stress or anxiety may require some professional help.
17 April 2020 | 2 minute read
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Disease

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Coronavirus - 4 precautions to avoid infection

12 March 2020 | 1 minute read
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How Coronavirus spreads

The virus spreads when droplets get into your eyes nose or mouth.
12 March 2020 | 1 minute read
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Coronavirus - Fake news

Coronavirus is emerging in more countries around the world and there's currently no known cure. Unfortunately that hasn't stopped a slew of health advice, ranging from useless but relatively harmless, to downright dangerous.
12 March 2020 | 2 minute read
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Cancer

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Early screening and testing for cancer can save your life

Live a healthier life through preventative care by performing cancer screening regularly.
19 October 2020 | 1 minute read
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Substance abuse

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When the Party is Over

While the festive season often becomes the reason to party and have a drink or two, there is a darker side to indulging in alcohol and other dangerous substances. Brain damage, strokes, bleeding in the throat, a loss of breath, heart disease, liver failure, stomach and intestinal cancer and ulcers, impotence and infertility, osteoporosis…and death. These are some of the terrifying effects that alcohol and drugs can have on your body.
9 December 2019 | 3 minute read
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The impact of alcohol and drug abuse

Substance abuse has long term side effects, that will impact you and those around you
9 December 2019 | 1 minute read
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The harmful effects of alcohol abuse

Understand how alcohol impacts on your body
9 December 2019 | 1 minute read
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Suncare

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When Heatstroke Hits

Summertime and sunshine are two of South African’s favourite things. However, too much heat can be very dangerous to your health. One of the dangers is that you can get heatstroke. This is an extremely dangerous medical condition.
9 December 2019 | 2 minute read
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Safety First when it Comes to the Summer Sun

Having fun in the sun is everyone’s main wish when summertime arrives. Indeed, we need to get some sunshine in order to create Vitamin D and for other health benefits. However, too much time spent in the sun can be very dangerous to your health. Therefore you must make sure that you protect yourself very carefully from its effects.
9 December 2019 | 3 minute read
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Mental health

Anxiety And Stress

The lockdown and situation with COVID-19 is making me feel very scared and anxious

Your feelings are entirely normal for such an uncertain and unsettling situatio
2 April 2020 | 1 minute read
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When your Holiday Does Not Feel Jolly

Often when we look at Hollywood versions of holiday time, we see a picture of happiness, warmth, and lots of quality time with friend and family. However, for many this is not the reality. In fact, for many people the holiday time can be very lonely.
10 December 2019 | 3 minute read
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It’s important to Open Up about Mental Health

Mental health is linked to the idea of psychological wellbeing. This means that you have a sense of stable and positive emotions and good interactions with other people. When your mental health is in order, you are able to cope with different situations, including those that are stressful. You are also able to make calm and careful choices. However, there can be times that you experience mental health problems.
9 December 2019 | 3 minute read
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Health emergencies

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First aid checklist

Make sure your emergency kit is stocked with the items in the checklist to deal with emergencies.
17 November 2020 | 9 minute read
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Identifying emergencies

Learn how to prepare for, respond to and recover from many types of emergencies.
16 November 2020 | 2 minute read
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ER24: What to do if you're in an accident

I had a car accident—now what? Keep yourself and others safe. Here is what you need to know.
12 November 2020 | 2 minute read
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Pregnancy

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12 steps for a healthy pregnancy

Taking care of yourself is the best thing you can do for your unborn baby.
23 March 2021 | 1 minute read
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Vaccines

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What is a vaccine and how does it work?

What is a vaccine and how does it work? Professor Barry Schoub provides you with everything you need to know about vaccinations.
9 July 2021
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Professor Barry Schoub explains the waiting period between getting your vaccine and after a COVID-19 infection

How long should you wait after a COVID-19 infection to get your Pfizer vaccine? Watch this video to find out the waiting period recommended by Professor Barry Schoub, Chairperson of the Ministerial Advisory Committee on Vaccines.
9 July 2021
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