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RSV Mother and Infant Protection Program (RSV MIPP) Tuesday, 26 May 2026

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. 

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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine Tuesday, 26 May 2026

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.

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Clinician alert – Bloodborne Virus testing recommended for patients of the former dentist Dr William Tam Tuesday, 26 May 2026

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). 

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Clinician alert – Bloodborne Virus testing recommended for patients of the former dentist Dr William Tam Tuesday, 26 May 2026

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). 

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Hantavirus cluster linked to cruise ship travel, multi-country Tuesday, 26 May 2026

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...

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Hantavirus cluster linked to cruise ship travel, multi-country Tuesday, 26 May 2026

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...

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Ongoing risk of measles in Victoria and NSW Tuesday, 26 May 2026

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

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Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Tuesday, 26 May 2026

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...

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Clinician alert – Diphtheria has been declared a Communicable Disease Incident of National Significance Tuesday, 26 May 2026

Australia’s Chief Medical Officer has declared diphtheria a Communicable Disease Incident of National Significance due to a sharp rise in cases. Over 230 cases have been reported in 2026, a ~30-fold increase compared with...

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From love and loss to life‑saving care: Frankie May’s legacy unveiled Tuesday, 26 May 2026

The love and generosity that defined A Night for Frankie May have now created lasting change for local families. On Monday, Albury Wodonga Health unveiled new neonatal training equipment purchased through...

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