Author: Tim Bennett

Vaccination is the best protection for mpox

Posted at 5:27pm on 21 June 2024 in Latest news

The number of cases of mpox reported this year has doubled in the past few weeks, with 42 cases reported in Victoria as of 20 June 2024.   More than 40 per cent of the cases are...

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Avian influenza in Victoria

Posted at 1:36pm on 19 June 2024 in Latest news

A number of poultry farms in Victoria are currently affected by avian influenza. These outbreaks have been caused by two different strains of the virus. The risk of these strain spreading to humans is regarded...

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Medical Bulletin | May-June 2024 Edition

Posted at 4:53pm on 14 June 2024 in Latest news

New mpox cases and travel-related illnesses; ARF and RHD notifications; our Cultural Liaison Officer project; population health priorities...

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