4 July: Coming to terms with long COVID; Vaxes for variants; An artificial pancreas; Protecting pandemic teens
- Author
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- Published
- Mon 04 Jul 2022
- Episode Link
- https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/healthreport/4-july-long-covid-variant-vaxes-pancreas-pandemic-teens/13958130
Australia has many stories from people who say they have long COVID but who are unable to access help | Updated versions of coronavirus vaccines targeting the Omicron variant have been announced, yet the virus still mutates | People with Type 1 diabetes need to monitor their blood glucose but automatic systems are being trialled to assist them | A study on the behaviour of teens undertaken during the pandemic identified some of the particular health risks for this group.
