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