This Article

Do you know who should be protected against the Mpox virus?  

With measles activity increasing globally and recent cases reported in Victoria and NSW, clinicians are encouraged to remain alert to measles risk and support vaccination where appropriate.

The RSV Mother & Infant Protection Program (RSV-MIPP) offers RSV vaccination to pregnant women and the long-acting RSV monoclonal antibody to infants most at risk of severe RSV disease. 

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common, highly contagious virus that affects the airways and lungs. Vaccination is a safe and effective way to protect against serious disease caused by RSV.

NSW Chief Health Officer has issued a public health alert for previous patients of Dr Tam, recommending testing for hepatitis B (HBsAg, HBsAb, HBcAb), hepatitis C (HCV Ab), and HIV (HIV Ab/Ag). 

NSW Chief Health Officer has issued a public health alert for previous patients of Dr Tam, recommending testing for hepatitis B (HBsAg, HBsAb, HBcAb), hepatitis C (HCV Ab), and HIV (HIV Ab/Ag). 

Hantavirus infection has been reported on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean. Hantaviruses are typically transmitted from infected rodents to humans via urine, faeces, or saliva. The cruise travelled through remote South Atlantic and...

Hantavirus infection has been reported on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean. Hantaviruses are typically transmitted from infected rodents to humans via urine, faeces, or saliva. The cruise travelled through remote South Atlantic and...

Additional confirmed measles cases have been reported in Victoria and Sydney (NSW) over the past fortnight. 

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is experiencing an outbreak of Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) in Ituri province. BVD is a type of Ebola disease (a viral hemorrhagic fever) caused by infection with the Bundibugyo...