18 October 2024
Mpox is spreading across Victoria
As of 17 October 2024, 330 mpox cases have been notified in Victoria since April 2024. For more information on …
Travelling overseas this holiday period?
Overseas travel – whether visiting family and friends or going on a holiday – can be an exciting and stressful time. Plan your trip to stay safe and avoid getting sick.
Do you wheeze or sneeze during pollen season?
Grass pollen season runs from October through to December and can bring a chance of thunderstorm asthma. Protect yourself this pollen season through prevention.
Visiting the swimming pools this summer?
Don’t let the germs ruin your swim. Follow the 5 healthy swimming tips to stay safe and keep the pools clean.
Health Alerts
- 18 October 2024 Mpox is spreading across Victoria
- 17 October 2024 Could that new or slow healing ulcer or skin infection be a Buruli ulcer from a summer mosquito bite?
- 26 September 2024 Increasing cases of whooping cough in Victoria
News & Alerts
17 October 2024
Could that new or slow healing ulcer or skin infection be a Buruli ulcer from a summer mosquito bite?
Residents of Melbourne’s inner north and west are being urged to protect themselves from mosquito bites and get tested early …
11 October 2024
Protect yourself this pollen season through prevention
During grass pollen season people may notice a worsening of asthma and hay fever. Grass pollen season runs from October …
26 September 2024
Increasing cases of whooping cough in Victoria
Cases of pertussis (whooping cough) continue to increase in Victoria, particularly amongst school-aged children. There have been over 10 times …
18 September 2024
Western Public Health Unit Population Health Promotion 2023-2024 Annual Report
The Western Public Health Unit (WPHU) are proud to share our Population Health Promotion 2023-2024 Annual Report. This report highlights …
30 July 2024
Outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in metropolitan Melbourne
Western Public Health Unit is working alongside The Department of Health to investigate an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease with many …
23 July 2024
Winter disease update – how to stay well this winter
Winter often brings more colds and other illnesses. This year, as we move further away from the pandemic, people are …
02 July 2024
Influenza (flu) is on the rise – parents urged to book children in for their free flu vaccine
As a parent, we know you want to do everything possible to protect your child. One of the best ways …
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