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...
Recent measles cases in 5 states are a reminder to ensure your vaccinations are up to date, especially if travelling interstate or overseas this festive season. A new case was reported yesterday in Victoria in an...
Victorians are being urged to check their measles vaccination status as cases of the disease continue to arrive back in Australia, sparking local outbreaks. “It is easy to check if you are protected against measles by...
Falls are the biggest cause of injury related hospitalisations and deaths in Australia, particularly among older people. The latest report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare highlights the urgent need for stronger, coordinated falls...
Recent warm and wet weather means the likelihood of more mosquitoes and more mosquito bites, with holidaymakers and residents in Melbourne’s south-east facing the risk of contracting Buruli ulcer. “Your only protection against mosquitoes and the...
The grass pollen season is now officially under way, which can lead to an increase in asthma and hay fever. The season also brings the chance of thunderstorm asthma. Thunderstorm asthma can occur when there is...
The South East Public Health Unit is providing free training to strengthen the skills, confidence and capability of the region’s prevention workforce to deliver inclusive, equity-focused and community-responsive strategies. The training will equip practitioners with practical...
Supporting wellbeing is an important part of effective falls prevention. When people feel confident, connected, and mentally well, they are more likely to move safely and maintain independence as they age. Victoria’s Wellbeing in Victoria 10...
A week shy of her first birthday, Hazel was admitted to Monash Children’s Hospital due to complications associated with the flu. Finding her daughter hard to rouse and with a prolonged high temperature, Hazel's mum had...
Two new measles cases have been identified in Melbourne’s south-east. Both acquired the disease earlier this month in separate locations from a person who had arrived back in Australia with the disease. Both new cases visited multiple...
