Victoria’s Chief Health Officer has issued a warning for people to avoid unapproved peptides, following a series of allergic reactions in recent weeks. The products are promoted for weight loss, performance enhancement, muscle gain, injury recovery,...
Doctors and nurse practitioners are now able to prescribe PBS-subsidised hepatitis B antiviral treatment for eligible patients, following a relaxing of prescriber rules. Under the changes from 1 September, doctors and authorised nurse practitioners are no...
The thunderstorm asthma season is now under way, with Victorians being urged to stay inside when thunderstorms hit. Thunderstorm asthma occurs when a specific kind of thunderstorm releases tiny particles of grass pollen that can rapidly...
Almost one-in-3 unvaccinated people who contract mpox will have symptoms so severe that they go to a hospital emergency department, according to data collected by the South East Public Health Unit. For those who received one...
SEPHU has launched a new falls prevention Community of Practice (CoP). The CoP will provide a dedicated online space for professionals to connect, collaborate and share knowledge and resources. Through the CoP, members will be able to: ...
SEPHU has delivered a cervical screening education campaign in priority populations across the south-east, in collaboration with key stakeholders. Ten community-based information sessions were delivered, with a focus on culturally diverse communities, people with a disability...
“Own It” is a national campaign aimed at raising awareness of the self-collect option when doing your cervical screening test. The campaign encourages all women aged between 25 and 74 who have had sexual contact to...
Children who missed out on human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination in Year 7 at school are urged to make time to get a free catch-up dose. Data shows that in Victoria in 2025, 82.42% of girls and...
Bird flu (avian influenza) is spreading in Victoria, prompting updated advice for anyone who may have been exposed to sick or dead birds with the disease. “While bird flu mainly spreads between birds and can jump...
Victoria is experiencing a late season surge in respiratory illnesses, including influenza (flu) and COVID-19. Respiratory illnesses can affect Victorians of all age groups and vaccines are available to protect against common illnesses. “If you haven’t had...
