Thursday February 27, 2025

An outbreak of measles has been identified in Victoria, after two new cases were reported who likely acquired their infection in metropolitan Melbourne. These cases have had no history of overseas travel or kno...

Wednesday February 5, 2025

Pregnant women between 29 and 36 weeks are now able to access free vaccinations against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), an initiative which aims to prevent newborns requiring hospitalisation and save famili...

Monday January 20, 2025

The Department of Health is recommending vaccines for the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), following cases in Victoria this year.

Tuesday January 14, 2025

Those who have visited the state’s north are being reminded to remain vigilant against mosquitoes, following recent detections of the Japanese encephalitis virus.

Monday January 13, 2025

The Victorian Department of Health is warning about cases of lead poisoning caused by the ingestion of imported Ayurvedic medicines contaminated with lead.

Tuesday December 31, 2024

A probable human case of Japanese encephalitis (JE) has been identified in a resident of northern Victoria, the first case of JE in Victoria this mosquito season.

Monday December 16, 2024

As cases of Buruli ulcer continue to increase across Victoria, infectious disease experts are encouraging steps to avoid mosquite bites, and urging caution in handling sick or injured wildlife, with a small num...

Tuesday December 3, 2024

Recently the Barwon South West Public Health Unit hosted the third regional forum for the year in Camperdown, on Djargurd Wurrung country. The event brought together stakeholders and health partners from acr...

Thursday November 14, 2024

Australian mums and their newborn babies will have free access to the best and most comprehensive protection in the world against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) ahead of Winter in 2025.