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MyDoctor

MyDoctor is Australia’s go-to independent resource for clinically verified health news and advice.

Vision and mission

MyDoctor exists to improve the health and wellbeing of all Australians. Featuring prescription and over the counter medicine information, health news and advice, calculators and tools and downloadable brochures, MyDoctor shares information in an accessible and engaging format.

How MyDoctor can help

MyDoctor demystifies the health and wellbeing concerns of people of all ages using the same key approaches taken across all of Tonic Media’s network.

  • Mythbusters: busting common health and wellbeing myths.
  • No Silly Questions: data-led approach to FAQs, we answer the most common questions people are searching for about conditions, procedures and treatments.
  • Health News: we cover breaking health and wellbeing news and separate the fact from fiction.
  • What It Feels Like: we share lived experiences through case studies and first-person narratives.
  • Make The Most Of It: we prepare patients for common medical consults, procedures and tests, arming them with all they need to know to “make the most of” their facetime with clinicians.

We are also official information publishers of Australia’s Consumer Medicine Information (CMIs), sharing medication information from MIMS Australia.

We also feature interviews, guest posts and articles from trusted authorities on weight loss, women’s health, household health, children’s health and many more topics.

Programs and apps and tools

  • Consumer Medicine Information (CMIs)
  • BMI calculator
  • Pregnancy due date calculator
  • Basal metabolic rate calculator
  • Ovulation calculator
  • Calories burned calculator
  • Ideal weight calculator
  • Target heart rate calculator

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This information was originally published on healthdirect - MyDoctor.

Last reviewed: July 2024

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Fever - myDr.com.au

A fever is when the body temperature rises above normal. Find out about taking a temperature, how to treat a fever, and when to see your doctor.

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Cold sore infections - myDr.com.au

Find the answers to common questions about cold sores, irritating blisters which are caused by the herpes simplex type 1 virus and can be triggered by stress, fatigue or exposure to sunlight.

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Habit cough in children - myDr.com.au

A habit cough is a repetitive cough that occurs in the absence of any underlying disease. The cough is usually loud, harsh, honking or barking, and usually affects school age children.

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Allergic rhinitis - symptoms, causes and treatment - myDr.com.au

An in-depth look at allergic rhinitis, including possible causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments available

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Amblyopia (lazy eye) - myDr.com.au

Amblyopia is a common cause of reduced vision in children, sometimes known as 'lazy eye'. Usually one eye is affected, but sometimes both.

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Tetanus - myDr.com.au

Tetanus infection can occur after seemingly trivial or unnoticed wounds, which is why it is so important to keep up with vaccinations.

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Cystic fibrosis - myDr.com.au

Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is the most common serious genetic condition in Australia, affecting one in every 2500 babies. Boys and girls are affected equally.

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Symptoms and causes of Conjunctivitis - myDr.com.au

Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the eye's conjunctiva and may be contagious. Treatment depends on the cause.

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Dehydration and hot weather - myDr.com.au

Dehydration is the loss of water and salts from the body. You are at particular risk of dehydration during hot weather.

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Pap smear tests - myDr.com.au

Pap smear tests are currently used in Australia as a screening test for cervical cancer. A Pap smear test can detect changes in the cells of the cervix that may develop into cancer.

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