NSW dust storm: worst is over but remain vigilant
Air quality across Sydney remains ‘hazardous’ following the dust storm which blanketed the city yesterday.
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Alerts
NSW dust storms: your guide to avoiding health problems
Bureau of Meteorology forecasters are monitoring a dust storm that may reach Sydney tomorrow afternoon.
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Sewage overflow impacts river conditions
Sydney Water and Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) are asking the community to avoid recreational activities in the Parramatta River between Northmead and the Silverwater Bridge at Ermington.
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NSW Health warns of measles risk
NSW Health is asking people to watch for measles symptoms after being notified today that an infant travelling from overseas has been diagnosed with the infection.
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Emergency departments busy despite late flu season
NSW Health is reminding people that despite the late start to the flu season, winter is still one of the busiest times of the year for emergency departments.
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Bushfire smoke prompts health warning
Poor air quality across much of the Sydney basin today, particularly Western Sydney, has prompted NSW Health to warn people with respiratory conditions to limit time spent outdoors.
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Field mushrooms can be deadly
NSW Health is warning people not to eat potentially deadly mushrooms picked in the field.
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When’s the best time to get your flu shot?
NSW Health is urging people to get their flu shot by the end of May to protect themselves against the deadly bug this winter.
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Trackwork to impact Hawkesbury Road Westmead starting Friday
Sydney Trains will be undertaking maintenance work at Westmead from 7am Friday 20 April to 5pm Monday 23 April.
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Hepatitis A outbreak linked to frozen pomegranate
NSW Health is advising consumers who have any imported frozen pomegranate purchased from Coles supermarkets in their freeze to not consume the product.
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