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05 Jul 2022... An easy read providing information on the flu vaccine, including side effects, when and where you can get it.

08 Jun 2022... The National Ethnic and Multicultural Broadcasters' Council has produced a series of in-language audio explainers outlining how to protect yourself and your loved ones from illness this winter. The explainers discuss the importance of staying up-to-date with flu and COVID-19 vaccinations, as well as other strategies for staying healthy during influenza season.

01 Jan 2022... Infographics depicting the signs and symptoms of sepsis in children, that parents should be aware of. Sepsis is the body’s extreme response to an infection. It can be hard to identify and can lead to death. The best chance to get better from sepsis is to treat it quickly.

13 Jan 2023... This poster includes information on the Japanese encephalitis virus and encourages Australians to follow simple protective measures.

08 Jun 2023... Influenza (flu) in kids can be serious and more severe than a cold. Protect your kids and family. Immunise now.

The document explains what Anthrax is and how the bacterial disease can be treated.

Contents: What is a boil? What is impetigo? How are boils and impetigo treated? How are boils and impetigo spread? How can you stop the spread of boils and impetigo?

01 Oct 2012... Fact sheet about measles, including information about how the infection is spread, symptoms, treatment and immunisation.

01 Jan 2016... This brochure answers questions about staph (Staphylococcus aureus), MRSA, and what to do if a person has MRSA at hospital and at home.

01 Apr 2019... The Department of Health Victoria poster outlines why and how you should wash your hands. One of the main reasons is to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, such as influenza.

01 Oct 2012... A guide to Ross River fever, a disease spread by mosquitoes which causes flu-like symptoms.

01 Oct 2012... A guide to shigellosis, an infection caused by the Shigella bacteria, resulting in symptoms like diarrhoea, fever, nausea and stomach cramps; which includes information on prevention and treatment.

Australian Department of Health and Aged Care provides information on coronavirus (COVID-19), including the important steps you should take to help protect yourself, your family and your community, and find out what to do if you or a family member tests positive, COVID-19 oral treatment and where to get help.

01 Aug 2019... This video shows you the risks of cosmetic procedures.

01 Nov 2009... A guide to Legionnaire's disease, including causes, prevention, symptoms and treatment.

01 Apr 2012... A guide to leptospirosis, a bacterial infection that can affect humans and animals, and which is more common in north eastern NSW and Queensland. People who have close contact with animals are more at risk from this disease. Information includes causes, symptoms, prevention and treatment.

A guide to preventing listeria infection or listeriosis, a rare but serious foodborne disease.

01 Dec 2013... Information for 'contacts' of people with measles - meaning those who've shared the same air as someone with measles. Includes information about symptoms and treatment to prevent the disease.

The brain and spinal cord are surrounded by a lining called the meninges. Infection or inflammation of the meninges is called meningitis. There is normally a fluid between the meninges and the brain or spinal cord called cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). In meningitis, the CSF becomes infected.

01 Oct 2012... Information about meningococcal disease, an uncommon but serious disease, which is more likely to affect small children, adolescents and young adults. Includes symptoms, prevention and treatment.

01 Oct 2012... Information about pertussis (whooping cough), a disease that can be very serious in small children, but is preventable by immunisation.

01 Aug 2011... Tuberculosis, or TB for short, is a bacterial infection. It can affect almost any part of the body but most often the lungs; this is called pulmonary TB. In Australia there are just over 1000 cases of TB diagnosed each year, with approximately 400 of these in Victoria.

A guide to the foodborne disease, salmonellosis, including symptoms and prevention with good hygiene.

A guide to MRSA (Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus), a bacteria which can cause infections that most antibiotics cannot kill. Includes information on prevention and treatment.

01 Jan 2022... Animation about the signs and symptoms of sepsis in children, that parents should be aware of. Sepsis is the body’s extreme response to an infection. It can be hard to identify and can lead to death. The best chance to get better from sepsis is to treat it quickly.

01 May 2018... A4 poster providing tips on how to prevent the spread of flu (influenza).

17 Feb 2023... Translated campaign resources on how to protect yourself from mosquito bites. Mosquitoes can spread a number of diseases including Barmah Forest virus disease, Ross River virus disease, Japanese encephalitis and Murray Valley encephalitis. In rare cases, these diseases can cause life-threatening illnesses. The most important protection against these diseases is to avoid mosquito bites. For the Mosquito bite prevention campaign Stakeholder Pack in English, please visit Link to Resource - Mosquito bite prevention campaign Stakeholder Pack

Avian influenza is an infectious disease of birds. Usually the virus circulates in wild bird populations causing no disease or only mild disease. Infection of domestic poultry, such as chickens, can cause severe disease in these birds. There are a number of different strains of avian influenza, only a few of which can cause disease in humans.

01 Jul 2013... Information about symptoms, transmission and prevention.

01 Oct 2012... Information about ciprofloxacin, an antibiotic for close contacts of a person with a meningococcal infection.

A guide to cryptosporidiosis, an infection which causes diarrhoea. Includes information on causes, prevention and symptoms.

Cutaneous (meaning 'skin') leishmaniasis is a chronic infection caused by a microscopic parasite, leishmania. It causes ulcers or scabs which occur more frequently on exposed body parts such as the wrists, the ankles and lower legs, and the face.

01 Jul 2011... Gastro is an illness which may cause some or all of the following symptoms: diarrhoea, stomach cramps, vomiting, nausea, fever and headache. Germs which cause gastro get into your body through your mouth and it usually takes several days for symptoms to appear. This time is known as the incubation period. Sometimes symptoms may occur within hours of the germs entering your body but it is usually longer. When people get gastro they often assume that the last meal they ate gave them food poisoning. This is usually not the case.

01 Oct 2015... Information about Hepatitis A, including symptoms, transmission, prevention, immunisation and treatment.

01 Dec 2013... Health facility posters provide information about measles signs and symptoms and prompt the general public to inform health care workers to ensure measles cases are quickly identified.

A guide to Murray Valley encephalitis (MVE), a serious mosquito borne disease, usually occurring in remote north western Australia.

Information about parvovirus B19, a common virus causing 'fifth disease', a mild illness that is more likely to affect children.

Information about psittacosis, an uncommon disease that can be passed to humans by birds. Includes causes, symptoms, prevention and treatment.

01 Sep 2015... This resource is designed for migrants and refugees and explains what tuberculosis (also known as TB) is, the difference between latent TB infection and TB disease, the symptoms of active TB, how TB is spread and how to prevent it from spreading to other people. It also describes the common tests for TB and how it is treated.

01 Aug 2011... The most commonly used antibiotic is called Isoniazid, and taking this will reduce the chance of you becoming sick with tuberculosis disease.

01 Oct 2022... Monkeypox (MPX) is a disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus. It typically results in a mild illness associated with a rash. It is spread mostly through skin-to-skin contact with someone who has MPX. Most people recover within a few weeks.

01 Jun 2022... Legionnaires' disease is an infection of the lungs (pneumonia) caused by Legionella bacteria. Infection occurs when a person breathes in these bacteria. It can usually be cured by treatment with antibiotics.

31 Mar 2014... Measles poster for Emergency Department (ED) waiting room.

28 Jun 2022... This information card gives guidance on what you should do if you have recently travelled to a region that is affected by MERS and developed symptoms of this disease.

Safety instructions for cleaners on how to deal with needles, sharps bins and what to do in cases of a needlestick injury or where blood splashed into the eyes or a cut.

01 Mar 2020... Find the latest translated COVID-19 health advice restrictions for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. The information is available in various formats like fact sheets, videos, audio files and promotional materials, Topics include your COVID-19 checklist, current rules and restrictions, face masks, worker support payments, how to stay safe, testing and isolation, managing COVID-19 at home, family violence, mental health, vaccination and much more.

Hand hygiene means cleaning your hands with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub.Good hand hygiene is the most effective way to stop infections spreading. Many infections, such as the common cold and flu, are caused by spreading germs from person to person. Even when your hands look clean they can still be carrying germs. This is because they are so small that you just can't see them. This is why when we touch other people or objects we can spread germs without even realising it.

01 Jan 2012... Symptoms and prevention of hand, foot and mouth disease, a usually mild illness that mainly affects children under 10.

01 Feb 2018... Hepatitis means 'inflammation of the liver'. Hepatitis B (also referred to as hep B) is caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV) and is a viral infection that can lead to serious illness or death.

Measles is a very infectious viral illness. People can get unwell with measles 7 to 18 days after contact with a person sick with measles.

Pandemic influenza is a human disease caused by a completely new influenza virus. The virus is different to the seasonal influenza virus that normally affects humans, and may cause infection in many people because almost no one will be immune to it.

01 Apr 2019... Poster produced by the Department of Health Victoria outlining why and how you should cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze, to prevent transmitting infectious diseases such as coronavirus and influenza.

A guide to rabies and bay lyssavirus infection, serious diseases transmitted by bites and scratches from infected animals. Includes information on prevention.

Rubella (also known as German measles) is caused by infection with a virus. Infection is usually mild, but can cause serious damage to unborn babies. Immunisation is recommended and provided free for all children at 12 months and 18 months of age.

01 Mar 2016... Influenza (flu) is a highly contagious viral infection that can cause severe illness and life-threatening complications, including pneumonia. The flu is spread by contact with fluids from coughs and sneezes. This fact sheet provides information about what symptoms to expect with the flu, and how to treat influenza with antiviral medication during a pandemic.

26 May 2023... Influenza (flu) is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. There are two main types of human influenza viruses: A and B. There are also many subtypes and strains. Flu is more serious than the common cold; severe cases can result in breathing difficulties and pneumonia. People in NSW can die from flu-related illnesses. Flu can occur throughout the year but is most common in autumn and winter. In most flu seasons, more than one strain is circulating in the community.

01 Mar 2017... Overuse and misuse of antibiotics is increasing the problem of antibiotic resistance. We are all part of the problem and the solution. Read the facts that bust some common misconceptions about antibiotic use and antibiotic resistance.

Barmah Forest virus is a germ that can infect people through mosquito bites. Past infection with Barmah Forest virus may have a protective effect against future infection. Barmah Forest virus is related to Ross River virus.

01 Nov 2020... Information about chickenpox, a common viral infection that can reappear later in life as shingles

The document explains causes and prevention of giardiasis, an intestinal infection causing symptoms like diarrhoea, stomach cramps and nausea.

01 Sep 2015... This resource is designed for migrants and refugees and explains what tuberculosis (also known as TB) is, the difference between latent TB infection and TB disease, the symptoms of active TB, how TB is spread and how to prevent it from spreading to other people. It also describes the common tests for TB and how it is treated.

07 Jul 2022... An Easy Read with information on what to do if someone you live with has COVID-19.

01 Oct 2012... Fact sheet about typhoid, a disease caused by infection with bacteria called Salmonella Typhi. In Australia, most typhoid infections are acquired overseas and occur after eating contaminated food or water in countries where typhoid is common. Includes information on how the disease is spread, its prevention and treatment.

01 Aug 2011... A skin test for tuberculosis (TB) is also called a Mantoux test or Tuberculin skin test (TST).

Tinea is a highly contagious fungal infection that can infect the skin, affecting areas include the feet, groin, scalp and under the breasts. To ensure you receive the appropriate treatment and know about good hygiene to prevent the spread of tinea, read this information brochure.

31 Mar 2014... Measles community awareness poster. If you are travelling to the Philippines, Bali, Thailand, India and Sri Lanka ensure you and your children are fully vaccinated for measles. If you were born post 1965 and are not vaccinated, talk to your GP or travel doctor about getting vaccinated before you travel. If you have recently returned from South East Asia, watch out for measles symptoms, including fever, red eyes and a cough or runny nose followed a few days later by a rash.

13 Jan 2023... This fact sheet includes information about the current Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) outbreak.

01 Aug 2019... This translated fact sheet provides information on mastitis, the inflammation of the breast, which may lead to infection. It includes information on common causes, signs and symptoms, prevention and treatment.