23 July 2024
Winter disease update – how to stay well this winter
Winter often brings more colds and other illnesses. This year, as we move further away from the pandemic, people are …
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Public health updates for central and western Melbourne.
Health Alerts
Information on statewide and local public health alerts
- 28 February 2025 Local outbreak of measles in Victoria
- 10 January 2025 Measles outbreak in South-East Asia with cases in Victoria
- 18 October 2024 Mpox is spreading across Victoria
- 13 December 2024 Could that new or slow healing ulcer or skin infection be a Buruli ulcer from a summer mosquito bite?
- 26 September 2024 Increasing cases of whooping cough in Victoria
- 30 July 2024 Outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in metropolitan Melbourne
- 06 June 2024 Avian influenza in Victoria
- 10 May 2024 Increase in COVID-19 activity
- 02 February 2024 Bicillin shortage information for health professionals
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02 July 2024
Influenza (flu) is on the rise – parents urged to book children in for their free flu vaccine
As a parent, we know you want to do everything possible to protect your child. One of the best ways …
18 June 2024
ACE Health Economic Modelling Tool deep dive webinar workshop
On Wednesday, 1 May 2024 the Western Public Health Unit (WPHU) hosted a webinar workshop in partnership with Deakin University …
06 June 2024
Avian influenza in Victoria
Australia’s first human case of avian influenza (H5N1) infection, also known as “bird flu”, has been reported in Victoria. In …
31 May 2024
Explore our refreshed website
If you’re a regular visitor to our website, you might have noticed that things look a little different today! We’ve refreshed our website …
20 May 2024
Guidance on best-practice contraceptive counselling to improve sexual and reproductive health
Women in parts of western Melbourne have a significant unmet need for sexual and reproductive health services. Rates of medical …
10 May 2024
Increase in COVID-19 activity
Victoria is currently experiencing increased COVID-19 activity in the community, resulting in an increase in people being hospitalised with COVID-19. …
26 March 2024
By youth, for youth – Melton City Council’s Vaping Prevention Campaign
While smoking rates have substantially reduced in recent decades, growth in e-cigarette use (commonly known as vaping) presents a significant …