01 July 2025
Investigation of alleged incidents in childcare centres
You may have seen a public announcement about an ongoing police investigation regarding alleged incidents in childcare centres. The Victorian …
Vaccines are your best protection this winter.
Winter is here, and the Western Public Health Unit is warning about a rise in flu and other respiratory illnesses.
Have you had two MMR vaccines?
There’s lots of measles overseas and some now in Melbourne. Make sure you’ve had 2 doses of the MMR vaccine.
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Health Alerts
- 01 July 2025 Investigation of alleged incidents in childcare centres
- 17 April 2025 Measles in Melbourne – have you had two MMR vaccines?
- 10 January 2025 Measles outbreak in South-East Asia with cases in Victoria
News & Alerts
16 June 2025
WPHU showcases public health excellence at 2025 Communicable Diseases and Immunisation Conference
Western Public Health Unit (WPHU) was proud to showcase its expertise and innovation in public health at the 2025 Public …
15 May 2025
Get protected this winter: vaccines help keep you and your family safe
Winter is here and the Western Public Health Unit is warning about a rise in flu and other respiratory illnesses.
17 April 2025
Measles in Melbourne – have you had two MMR vaccines?
Measles is spreading in Melbourne. It can be prevented with 2 MMR vaccines given 1 month or more apart.
10 January 2025
Measles outbreak in South-East Asia with cases in Victoria
See below or click on link for translated resources in Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) There is a measles outbreak in South-East …
13 December 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 …
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 …
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 …
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