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.
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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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.
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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...
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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...
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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.
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If your child has missed out on their school-based vaccinations, it’s not too late to catch up. Secondary school immunisations are provided free to students in Year 7 and Year 10. Catch up for secondary...
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In October this year 677 people from 60 countries attended the International Network on Health and Hepatitis in Substance Users (INHSU) in Athens Greece. This year marked one of the most significant conferen...
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