Have you had your two MMR vaccines?
Barwon South West Public Health Unit
Barwon South West Public Health Unit
Barwon South West Public Health Unit
Helping Barwon South West communities live healthier lives.
There is an increased risk of measles in the greater Melbourne area. It can be prevented with 2 MMR vaccines given 1 month or more apart. Protect yourself with the MMR vaccine.
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Despite reduced smoking rates over decades, in just three years the prevalence of e-cigarette use increased significantly in Victoria, particularly among young people. While the majority of young people do not ...
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A recent study conducted by the Barwon South West Public Health Unit and CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, has shown evidence that Buruli ulcer in possums is present in areas up to three years prior...
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Recently the Barwon South West Public Health Unit hosted the fourth regional forum in Camperdown, on Djargurd Wurrung country. The event was opened with Welcome to Country by local Eastern Marr man Joey Cha...
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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...
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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...
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The Department of Health is recommending vaccines for the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), following cases in Victoria this year.
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Those who have visited the state’s north are being reminded to remain vigilant against mosquitoes, following recent detections of the Japanese encephalitis virus.
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The Victorian Department of Health is warning about cases of lead poisoning caused by the ingestion of imported Ayurvedic medicines contaminated with lead.
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