The South East Public Health Unit (SEPHU) has released its strategy for 2024-2029, which is now available online. The release of the strategy follows months of collaboration and consultation. “Our commitments for the next six years are...
Sexually active people in Melbourne’s south-east should look out for warning signs of mpox and take measures to protect themselves. “This can be a sexually transmitted infection, so anyone who is sexually active can be at...
The grass pollen season is now officially under way, increasing the risk of hay fever, asthma and thunderstorm asthma. “Asthma is a serious respiratory condition that causes difficulty breathing and can cause death,” said the Director of...
September is sexual health month and a reminder that if you are sexually active, and with multiple partners, you should have a sexual health check at least once a year. It’s estimated about one-in-six Australians will...
The Department of Health is investigating an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease (Legionellosis) with a significant increase in cases notified across metropolitan Melbourne and surrounding areas since Friday 26 July....
In Melbourne’s South East, mpox transmission continues to be high. This means that those in the community with a greater chance of exposure to mpox, who have not yet been vaccinated, are at higher risk...
Pregnant women are being urged to get a vaccination for whooping cough (pertussis) following a recent rise in cases in Victoria....
Additional clinics and pharmacies are providing mpox vaccinations following an increase in the number of locally confirmed cases. Victoria’s Chief Health Officer today issued a health alert saying that 16 cases had been reported in the...
Influenza vaccinations for 2024 are now available, with the vaccine recommended for everyone over the age of six months. Influenza is highly contagious and, while it can be mild in some people, it can also cause...
COVID-19 continues to affect the Victorian community and we encourage you to follow the latest advice and recommendations for vaccination, and to stay home and recover if you become unwell. Comprehensive advice, data and information –...
