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 …
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Cases of pertussis (whooping cough) continue to increase in Victoria, particularly amongst school-aged children. There have been over 10 times …
The Western Public Health Unit (WPHU) are proud to share our Population Health Promotion 2023-2024 Annual Report. This report highlights …
As of 21 August 2024, 120 mpox cases have been notified in Victoria since April 2024. For more information on …
Western Public Health Unit is working alongside The Department of Health to investigate an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease with many …
Winter often brings more colds and other illnesses. This year, as we move further away from the pandemic, people are …
As a parent, we know you want to do everything possible to protect your child. One of the best ways …
On Wednesday, 1 May 2024 the Western Public Health Unit (WPHU) hosted a webinar workshop in partnership with Deakin University …
Australia’s first human case of avian influenza (H5N1) infection, also known as “bird flu”, has been reported in Victoria. In …
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