The influenza vaccination for 2026 is now available and people are encouraged to get their vaccine as soon as they can. “Vaccination gives the best protection against the flu and against the disease’s severity,” said Professor...
One of SEPHU’s key priorities is to prevent and reduce hospital admissions due to falls, particularly among older adults. During April Falls month, we are highlighting programs and resources that support early identification and prevention of falls,...
The South East Public Health Unit is urging GPs to include a syphilis test when assessing patients for sexually transmitted infections. This follows a doubling of syphilis cases nationally in the past decade and the declaration...
A free measles-containing vaccine is now available for anyone aged 20-59 who lives in any of the 11 LGAs of the South East Public Health Unit region. Participants can redeem a voucher online and use it at...
The risk to people in Australia from Nipah virus remains very low, despite recent confirmed cases of the disease in West Bengal and Bangladesh. “The risk of spread internationally is considered very low,” said the Director of the South East...
