04 August 2026
Concerned about bird flu?
Find information and links to trusted advice about bird flu.
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Public health updates for central and western Melbourne.
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Information on statewide and local public health alerts
- 04 August 2026 Concerned about bird flu?
- 11 May 2026 Stay well this winter
- 05 November 2025 Thunderstorm asthma: be ready, stay safe
- 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
- 18 October 2024 Mpox is spreading across Victoria
- 13 December 2024 Private: 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
- 30 July 2024 Outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in metropolitan Melbourne
- 10 May 2024 Increase in COVID-19 activity
- 02 February 2024 Bicillin shortage information for health professionals
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24 June 2026
WPHU showcases public health leadership at national conference
Nine abstracts were presented by WPHU at the conference.
11 May 2026
Stay well this winter
Respiratory viruses spread more easily during winter in our community. Vaccination helps protect your family and reduces spread in childcare, schools and the wider community.
11 March 2026
Measles vaccine rollout begins in Melbourne’s West
Book your measles vaccine here. Western Public Health Unit is warning people across Melbourne’s West to make sure they’re vaccinated against measles, …
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 …