Product Explainer

Video content developed by the Healthed educational team featuring engaging presentations from expert speakers.

Prof Kelton Tremellen

In this Product Explainer, Professor Kelton Tremellen, Medical Director Repromed and Professor of Reproductive Medicine, Flinders University explains the use of preconception nutritional supplementation in the management of male fertility (5 mins).

Dr Stephen Graves

In this Product Explainer, Dr Stephen Graves, Microbiologist and Medical Director of the Australian Rickettsial Reference Laboratory, explains the role of the Q fever vaccination, how it is administered and when it should be used. (5 mins).

Dr Stephen Graves

Prof Stephen Graves, Microbiologist, explains how the results of the blood and skin pre-vaccination screening tests help clinicians decide who can and who can't receive the Q Fever vaccine (4 mins).

Prof Tony Cunningham AO

An important vaccine for Herpes Zoster prevention is available in Australia. Prof Cunningham AO will describe in practical detail the evidence for its effectiveness, safety profile, indications and contraindications and what advantages it has over other available options. (6 mins)

Dr Stephen Graves

In this Product Explainer, Dr Stephen Graves, Microbiologist and Medical Director of the Australian Rickettsial Reference Laboratory, explains the prevaccination skin test required before administering the Q-Vax vaccine. Watch this video to understand how to correctly administer the intradermal injection and interpret the result.

Prof Rod Baber

In this Product Explainer, Prof Rod Baber, a Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney and Head of the Menopause and Menstrual Disorders Clinic, Royal North Shore Hospital, explains when to use; how to use; and why to use progesterone for postmenopausal women. (6 mins)

Expert/s: Prof Rod Baber
Dr Stephen Graves

In this Product Explainer, Dr Stephen Graves, Microbiologist and Medical Director of the Australian Rickettsial Reference Laboratory, explains the pre vaccination screening test required before administering the Q-Vax vaccine (5 mins).

Dr Stephen Graves

In this Product Explainer, Dr Stephen Graves, Microbiologist and Medical Director of the Australian Rickettsial Reference Laboratory, explains the preventative measures against developing Q fever; in particular the benefits of QVax Vaccine and the situations in which administration of QVax is appropriate.

Dr Terri Foran

In this Product Explainer, Dr Terri Foran, a Sexual Health Physician and Lecturer at the School of Women’s and Children’s Health, UNSW explains a levonorgestrel IUD; compares it and describes its potential role as another contraceptive option available in Australia. (7 mins)

Expert/s: Dr Terri Foran
Dr Stephen Graves

In this Product Explainer, Dr Stephen Graves, Microbiologist and Medical Director of the Australian Rickettsial Reference Laboratory, explains the preventative measures against developing Q fever; who is at risk; symptoms of post Q-Fever Fatigue Syndrome and possible manifestations of chronic Q-Fever (5 mins).

Prof Rod Baber

In this Product Explainer, Professor Rod Baber, a Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at The University of Sydney discusses why estradiol gel should be used, how it is administered and when it should be prescribed and used (4 mins).

Expert/s: Prof Rod Baber
Prof Paul Van Buynder

In this Product Explainer, Public Health Physician and Infectious Diseases Epidemiologist Prof Paul Van Buynder explains the burden of pneumococcal disease in both children and adult population. He explains why PCV 15 has increased serotype coverage and why improved immunogenicity against serotype 3 is important both from a clinical and public health perspective (5 mins).