22 August 2024
Increasing cases of mpox in Victoria
As of 21 August 2024, 120 mpox cases have been notified in Victoria since April 2024. For more information on …
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Public health updates for central and western Melbourne.
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Information on statewide and local public health alerts
- 22 August 2024 Increasing cases of mpox 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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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 …
23 July 2024
Winter disease update – how to stay well this winter
Winter often brings more colds and other illnesses. This year, as we move further away from the pandemic, people are …
02 July 2024
Influenza (flu) is on the rise – parents urged to book children in for their free flu vaccine
As a parent, we know you want to do everything possible to protect your child. One of the best ways …
18 June 2024
ACE Health Economic Modelling Tool deep dive webinar workshop
On Wednesday, 1 May 2024 the Western Public Health Unit (WPHU) hosted a webinar workshop in partnership with Deakin University …
06 June 2024
Avian influenza in Victoria
Australia’s first human case of avian influenza (H5N1) infection, also known as “bird flu”, has been reported in Victoria. In …
31 May 2024
Explore our refreshed website
If you’re a regular visitor to our website, you might have noticed that things look a little different today! We’ve refreshed our website …
20 May 2024
Guidance on best-practice contraceptive counselling to improve sexual and reproductive health
Women in parts of western Melbourne have a significant unmet need for sexual and reproductive health services. Rates of medical …