Archive for May 2013
To vaccinate or not to vaccinate
It’s a hotly debated topic at the moment – to vaccinate or not to vaccinate your children? As a small and reportedly increasing group of vocal parents continue to question the efficacy of vaccines and whether their potential risks outweigh their benefits, public confidence in immunisation appears to be eroding. Many of these “conscientious vaccine…
Read MoreTeam VIVA! expands
VIVA! Communications wishes to announce the introduction of a new member to the VIVA! crew. VIVA! Principal, Kirsten Bruce, gave birth to Tristan Hugo Robert on Friday, May 17 at 3.56pm, weighing in at 3.63kgs and 51.5cm long. Kirsten’s family is thrilled to have welcomed their first son into the world, who joins older siblings,…
Read MoreEight popular Medical Myths busted!
In our job as professional communicators, we take pride in educating the public on health issues and the best possible treatments available. As part of most campaigns there’s an element of debunking medical myths and dealing with contradictions. Sometimes old-wives’ tales don’t stack up that well against medical facts, but they can be more persistent…
Read MoreSupporting Kiss Goodbye to MS this May
May marks Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness month and there have been plenty of events taking place across the country to support the tens of thousands of Australians affected by the disease and raise money to fund research into a cure. During May, Australians have been encouraged to wear red lipstick and clothing and share the…
Read MoreInternational Food Revolution Day
He is funny, he is British and he is a wiz in the kitchen! You guessed it, it’s Jamie Oliver. Today is Food Revolution Day, the culmination of Jamie Oliver’s campaign to educate people on good food choices and fresh produce. This year the event is taking place across 72 nations, from Australia to America…
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