27 February 2023
Fifth COVID dose now available
All Australian adults who have not had a COVID booster or COVID infection in the past six months are now …
Western Public Health Unit
The Western Public Health Unit (WPHU) is a local public health unit that sits within Western Health. We work within a network of LPHUs across Victoria and with the Department of Health to deliver public health interventions to the people of eight local government areas in central and west Melbourne.
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23 January 2023
Don’t wing it: protect yourself from mosquitoes this summer
Mosquitoes can carry a range of diseases that can be life-threatening. Your best protection against mosquitoes and the diseases they …
16 January 2023
Community Engagement Noticeboard – 16 January
Below is the latest edition of our Community Engagement Noticeboard, published 16 January 2023. If you would like to sign …
16 January 2023
Beat the heat this summer
Hot weather can affect anyone, including the young and healthy. However, some people are more at risk than others.
14 December 2022
Keeping communities across the west healthy
The Western Public Health Unit has recently welcomed a team of Health Promotion experts who will collaborate with local partners …
14 December 2022
COVID vaccination available for children under 5 with specific health conditions or disability
The Immunisation Service at Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s (Sunshine Hospital) provides paediatric doses of COVID-19 vaccine for children aged …
07 December 2022
Mpox (monkeypox) update for our community
Outfox mpox (monkeypox) Mpox is a viral infection that spreads through close physical contact, including sex. Anyone can get the …
02 December 2022
Community Engagement Noticeboard – 2 December
Below is the latest edition of our Community Engagement Noticeboard, published 2 December 2022. If you would like to sign …
