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Women urged to self-test as STI infections climb

Women urged to self-test as STI infections climb

Sexually transmitted infection rates have climbed almost 50 per cent over the past decade with experts most concerned women may have undetected conditions.

Deadly infectious diseases on Australia's doorstep

Deadly infectious diseases on Australia's doorstep

Deadly infectious diseases on Australia's doorstep

Deadly infectious diseases on Australia's doorstep

Australia has been urged to help fight the deadly infectious diseases on its doorstep, including two major HIV outbreaks.

Negligence ruling upheld for Ruby Princess COVID cruise

Negligence ruling upheld for Ruby Princess COVID cruise

Negligence ruling upheld for Ruby Princess COVID cruise

Negligence ruling upheld for Ruby Princess COVID cruise

Passengers affected by COVID-19 on a cruise can still pursue damages after the operator failed to overturn findings it was misleading and negligent.

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Second case of rare mpox strain discovered in traveller

Second case of rare mpox strain discovered in traveller

Health authorities have confirmed the second case of a strain of mpox in Australia in a traveller who returned from overseas.

Overblown vitamin A claims spread amid measles outbreak

Overblown vitamin A claims spread amid measles outbreak

As cases of measles continue to rise around the world, misleading claims about a "cure" for the disease are being shared online.

Palmer-supported vaccine injury case 'incoherent'

Palmer-supported vaccine injury case 'incoherent'

A Clive Palmer-supported class action against the government over the approval of COVID-19 vaccines has hit a hurdle after a judge called it "unintelligible".

Bird flu outbreak gone but virus threats remain

Bird flu outbreak gone but virus threats remain

An avian flu outbreak in NSW has been eradicated, health authorities say, as the state joins Victoria in lifting restrictions on poultry and egg producers.

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Measles, polio detected as authorities urge caution

Measles, polio detected as authorities urge caution

Measles, polio detected as authorities urge caution

Measles, polio detected as authorities urge caution

Health authorities are urging people to monitor for measles symptoms after an infectious case was detected while polio was also found in wastewater.

Baby dies amid unprecedented whooping cough outbreak

Baby dies amid unprecedented whooping cough outbreak

Baby dies amid unprecedented whooping cough outbreak

Baby dies amid unprecedented whooping cough outbreak

A newborn baby is dead and infections are surging as health authorities scramble to contain a worsening national whooping cough epidemic.

Deadly cough spreading like wildfire amid record cases

Deadly cough spreading like wildfire amid record cases

Deadly cough spreading like wildfire amid record cases

Deadly cough spreading like wildfire amid record cases

Australians are falling behind on whooping cough vaccinations as the nation faces its worst outbreak of the deadly bacterial disease.

Foot-and-mouth disease vaccine supply deal secured

Foot-and-mouth disease vaccine supply deal secured

Foot-and-mouth disease vaccine supply deal secured

Foot-and-mouth disease vaccine supply deal secured

A major deal with a pharmaceutical company will ensure Australia has access to antigens and vaccines to defend itself against a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak.

Mpox cases in Australia surge past 1000

Mpox cases in Australia surge past 1000

Mpox cases in Australia surge past 1000

Mpox cases in Australia surge past 1000

As the number of mpox cases in Australia climbs to the highest numbers yet, Victoria's chief health officer has warned that anyone can be affected.

Mpox cases on the rise amid global health emergency

Mpox cases on the rise amid global health emergency

Mpox cases on the rise amid global health emergency

Mpox cases on the rise amid global health emergency

Mpox cases are rising in Australia's eastern states, with certain groups of sexually-active men in particular urged to seek out free vaccines.

Australia facing unprecedented bird flu threat: CSIRO

Australia facing unprecedented bird flu threat: CSIRO

Australia facing unprecedented bird flu threat: CSIRO

Australia facing unprecedented bird flu threat: CSIRO

Three different strains of bird flu are now circulating in Australia and scientists can not rule out more, with spill over from ducks and geese suspected.

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Gonorrhoea spike prompts plea for regular testing

Cases of sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhoea and syphilis are rising in the regions, with health professionals urging people to get tested.

'Stop swimming after diarrhoea' amid gastro spurt

Parents are being urged to isolate ill kids and keep them out of pools after more than 500 children aged under 10 were diagnosed with a diarrhoeal disease.

Ruby Princess passengers rejected $15m COVID settlement

Passengers who sued over a COVID-19 outbreak on the Ruby Princess could be forced to pay the cruise line's legal costs despite a landmark court win.

Monitor for symptoms as measles spreads to three states

Three states are on high alert for measles after three people with the highly infectious virus visited multiple locations over several days while infected.

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Experts urge summer safety as STIs rise, testing falls

Rising rates of sexually transmitted infections coupled with lower testing have experts warning the trend is likely to get worse.

Concern after another TB outbreak detected

Residents are being reassured there is no risk to the wider community after five tuberculosis cases were recorded in South Australia's Murraylands region.

NSW to scrap 'arcane' cruise vaccine, mask mandates

NSW will push to scrap COVID-19 requirements for cruise ships as the state looks to move on from the pandemic and reignite the tourism sector.

Measles alert after cases visit hospital and shops

NSW Health has urged people to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after two members of the same family visited several locations while infectious.

People examined after NSW horse dies of Hendra virus

NSW has recorded its first case of the Hendra horse virus in years and is trying to assess who came into contact with the animal before its death.

Measles alert after case visits airport and shops

A health alert has been issued in Queensland after a man unknowingly infected with measles visited multiple businesses after flying from Melbourne to Brisbane.

Health chiefs racing to boost Queensland flu jab rates

Health chiefs will meet to consider ways to boost Queensland's lagging flu vaccinations but the minister suggests free jabs for all might not be the answer.

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