05 November 2025
Thunderstorm asthma: be ready, stay safe
If you have asthma, or wheeze and sneeze during pollen season, a sudden thunderstorm asthma event could make it hard …
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Information for Health Professionals and Partners
Public health updates for central and western Melbourne.
Health Alerts
Information on statewide and local public health alerts
- 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
- 06 June 2024 Avian influenza in Victoria
- 10 May 2024 Increase in COVID-19 activity
- 02 February 2024 Bicillin shortage information for health professionals
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15 September 2025
Building a fairer food system: Food First in the West awarded VicHealth grant
The Western Public Health Unit (WPHU), together with 14 dedicated local partners, is proud to announce that Food First in …
10 September 2025
WPHU’s 2025-2028 Strategy is here
The Western Public Health Unit (WPHU) has released its 2025-2028 Strategy, outlining the guiding principles and strategic priorities that will …
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.
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 …
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 …
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 …