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Parents in western Sydney urged to get children under five vaccinated against flu

21 Apr, 2022, 12:25 pm21 Apr, 2022, 1:24 pm Alyssa Terese

Parents of children aged six months to under five years are urged to book their child in for a free

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COVID-19 Update – isolation rules to change in NSW on Friday, 22nd April 2022

20 Apr, 2022, 12:54 pm20 Apr, 2022, 12:56 pm Alyssa Terese

The NSW Government today announced close contacts of a confirmed COVID-19 case will not be required to isolate, provided they

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It’s that time of the year! Free flu vaccine for those at higher risk in western Sydney

01 Apr, 2022, 1:46 pm01 Apr, 2022, 1:51 pm Alyssa Terese

NSW Health is urging higher risk individuals including pregnant women, children aged under five years, seniors and Aboriginal people to

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Knowing the hidden dangers of e-cigarettes: campaign to stop young people vaping

15 Mar, 2022, 1:24 pm16 Mar, 2022, 2:12 pm Alyssa Terese

Young people are urged to quit vaping and know the facts and dangers of e-cigarettes, which can contain harmful substances

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Strategic partnerships to help multicultural communities out of COVID-19

14 Mar, 2022, 7:43 am14 Mar, 2022, 7:49 am Alyssa Terese

Multicultural organisations can continue supporting vulnerable communities with the help of additional COVID-19 funding from the NSW Government. Minister for

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Fifth NSW resident confirmed to have Japanese encephalitis virus

12 Mar, 2022, 6:08 pm12 Mar, 2022, 6:08 pm Alyssa Terese

NSW Health is urging the community to stay vigilant and take precautions against mosquito bites after a fifth NSW resident

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NSW records its first death of person with Japanese encephalitis

09 Mar, 2022, 5:13 pm09 Mar, 2022, 5:13 pm Harrison Vesey

There is no specific treatment for the deadly mosquito-borne virus.

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Public Health Alert: Probable case of mosquito-borne virus Japanese encephalitis in NSW

05 Mar, 2022, 9:55 am07 Mar, 2022, 10:25 am Alyssa Terese

NSW Health can confirm one highly probable case of Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) in a NSW resident, and is warning

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Public Health Alert: COVID-19 emergency evacuation advice

03 Mar, 2022, 8:34 am07 Mar, 2022, 10:25 am Harrison Vesey

If you’re told to evacuate then leave immediately, even if you have COVID.

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Public Health Alert: Mosquito warning

28 Feb, 2022, 7:26 am07 Mar, 2022, 10:25 am Harrison Vesey

Japanese encephalitis virus has been detected at commercial pig farms in NSW.

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  • Western Sydney community urged to stay alert for meningococcal symptoms

    Western Sydney community urged to stay alert for meningococcal symptoms

    05 Aug, 2022, 12:01 pm05 Aug, 2022, 12:01 pm Alyssa Terese
  • COVID-19 reinfection period reduced to four weeks

    COVID-19 reinfection period reduced to four weeks

    12 Jul, 2022, 10:52 am12 Jul, 2022, 10:52 am Alyssa Terese
  • COVID-19 oral antiviral treatments available to additional western Sydney residents

    COVID-19 oral antiviral treatments available to additional western Sydney residents

    11 Jul, 2022, 9:00 am12 Jul, 2022, 12:30 pm Alyssa Terese
  • Eleven cases of Monkeypox confirmed in NSW

    Eleven cases of Monkeypox confirmed in NSW

    06 Jul, 2022, 4:12 pm06 Jul, 2022, 4:12 pm Alyssa Terese

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