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One reason why you should talk to your doctor before you travel Because a trip overseas could expose you to any number of diseases. Like Hep B. There are many ways you can catch Hep B. Tattoos, injecting drug use, unprotected sex… or a simple accident. You could just B travelling to a destination with a higher prevalence of Hep B than others. 1 You could B travelling to a country where a seemingly simple cut or accident requiring medical treatment might be all it takes to put you at risk of exposure to Hep B. 2 So B sure before you travel. Ask your doctor about Hep B vaccination and other travel related diseases – ideally 6 – 8 weeks before you go. Talk to your doctor today and for more information visit References. 1. Spira AM. Clin Ther 2003;25:2337–2351. 2. Streeton CL & Zwar N. J Travel Med 2006;13(6):345–350. This has been provided as an educational initiative by GlaxoSmithKline Australia Pty Ltd. ABN 47 100 162 481. 1061 Mountain Hwy, Boronia VIC 3155. PC0909099 PAUL-3
1HSB responding to an adaptive army and 110 year Army history 1 HSB was formed on 01 Apr 1968 during the Vietnam War. 1 HSB has a distinguished history of supporting the ADF at a tactical level and supporting the Government at a strategic level through humanitarian assistance. The unit has and will continue to provide small, rapidly deployable health teams to support the community locally, nationally and internationally. PAULATIM CPL Kumar during ACAP 2009. 1 HSB at amongst the sand dunes of Vung Tau, South Vietnam 1967. The health restructure is ensuring a more efficient and effective use of health capability. The health restructure will change the focus of 1 HSB from large scale hospital operations to tasked focused groups able to support the future land operating concept (FLOC) combat teams. 1 HSB’s involvement in the Operation Sumarta Assist, Pedang Assist, Vic Fire Assist and ACAP highlights the ability of task oriented health teams to provide population support and indigenous capacity building to support a whole of government approach. 1 HSB’s focus will remain on supporting the joint land combat capability. Regional Coys will continue to support the fighting elements within each geographical locality. By implementing internal workplace reform and through better civilian and military relationships 1 HSB will offer a high standard of care. Strategic alliances with local medical facilities and the effective use of the ARES capability are ensuring clinical skills are continuing to develop. The centralisation of medical assets in each BDE location will ensure all medical personnel will, through these alliances, become masters of their professions. 1 HSB will remain at the forefront of providing small medical elements at short notice to support all military and government and will have the ability to sustain support to longer term operations. 1 HSB a 99% survival rate during the Vietnam War and will endeavour to carry this legacy well into the 21st century. By: CAPT Karla Strong LT Watson during Operation Padang. 1 HSB in Rwanda. PA U L AT I M – M A GAZINE O F T HE R OYA L A U S T R A L I A N A R M Y M E DICAL C O R P S – 2 0 1 0 1 5
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A Combat Medic in Action In Novembe
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Water for some R & R. As I had sust
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The Medical Retrieval Team - Future
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Directorate of Army Health The Dire
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Oakey Medical Centre The Oakey Medi
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Royal Military College Duntroon Fie
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Afghan and Australian medical progr
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JeHDI Why is JHC involved in proces
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Lavarack Barracks Medical Centre Th
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MTF 1 Physiotherapy I am deployed t
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UNMOs of which up to 10 could be as
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What is military health and what’
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Operational Mentor and Liaison Team
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inversion and knee strains. A quick
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Environmental Health Report Exercis
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Demystifying Soldier Career Managem
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RAAMC Key Ring Register Rank Surnam
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RAAMC Other Ranks Promotions - 2010
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