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Many people have been hit with the flu this summer in NSW

AAP - 08-02-2019

Almost 2200 confirmed cases of the flu have been reported over the summer in NSW - double the number seen last year. An "unusually high"

 
NSW Health said measles case after Philippines visit

AAP - 01-02-2019

A woman has been diagnosed with the measles after travelling to the Philippines bringing the total number of cases in NSW since Christmas to 12.

 
New device that can rapidly diagnose disease could save lives

HealthTimes - 30-01-2019

Scientists have developed a new device that can rapidly screen the blood in just minutes to detect a range of pathogens that cause disease, in a breakthrough that could fast-track

 
Two unvaccinated children with measles have flown into Sydney from Sri Lanka

AAP - 16-01-2019

A second measles warning has been issued for Sydneysiders who may have come into contact with two infected children on a flight into the city.

 
Authorities are investigating the SA fire station for toxic chemical

AAP - 11-12-2018

Authorities are working to find the source of a potentially dangerous chemical found in the blood of firefighters at an Adelaide station. Testing

 
Many diseases increase the risks of hip fracture surgery

HealthTimes - 06-12-2018

Parkinson's disease, osteoarthritis, rheumatic diseases, alcoholism and mental health disorders increase the risk of surgical complications after a hip fracture surgery,

 
 
Meningococcal outbreak in New Zealand

AAP - 26-11-2018

NZ authorities have launched an emergency vaccination program to tackle an outbreak of a deadly strain of meningococcal that's killed six people this year.

 
An anthrax has been found at northern Victoria sheep farm

AAP - 20-11-2018

Sheep on a property in northern Victoria have been vaccinated or killed after an outbreak of anthrax was detected, Agriculture Victoria says.

 

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