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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...

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...

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...

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...