31 May 2024
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Public health updates for central and western Melbourne.
Health Alerts
Information on statewide and local public health alerts
- 26 September 2024 Increasing cases of whooping cough in Victoria
- 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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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 …
10 May 2024
Increase in COVID-19 activity
Victoria is currently experiencing increased COVID-19 activity in the community, resulting in an increase in people being hospitalised with COVID-19. …
26 March 2024
By youth, for youth – Melton City Council’s Vaping Prevention Campaign
While smoking rates have substantially reduced in recent decades, growth in e-cigarette use (commonly known as vaping) presents a significant …
14 March 2024
Healthy swimming – it starts before you hop in the pool
Warmer weather is here, which is a great time to swim and have fun in the water. While swimming is …
06 March 2024
Don’t let
COVID-19 catch you
COVID-19 remains an unwelcome part of our lives as our immunity from both infection and vaccination wanes with time and …
01 March 2024
New in-language resources to encourage healthy lifestyle habits early in life
New resources encouraging healthy eating and active play from the start of life have been developed for culturally and linguistically …
01 March 2024
Changes to invasive group A streptococcal disease (iGAS) notification process
What is the change? From 1 March 2024, invasive group A streptococcal disease (iGAS) will become an urgent notifiable …