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Two-for-one entry pass to Taronga Zoo with COVID-19 vaccine

21 Mar, 2022, 6:38 pm11 Apr, 2022, 5:40 pm Alyssa Terese

Taronga Zoo Sydney and Taronga Western Plains Zoo are offering a two-for-one entry pass on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27

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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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Keep lunches cool as kids head back to school

28 Jan, 2022, 1:13 pm28 Jan, 2022, 1:13 pm Harrison Vesey

How to keep school lunches cool, fresh and healthy.

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Protecting our children: 5,000 kids now vaccinated by Western Sydney Local Health District

20 Jan, 2022, 4:03 pm24 Jan, 2022, 11:14 am Alyssa Terese

In just over a week, Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) has administered 5,000 vaccinations to kids aged 5 to

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I tested positive to COVID-19: here are my tips on how to manage it at home

14 Jan, 2022, 12:31 pm30 May, 2022, 1:22 pm Alyssa Terese

Tips from the sickbed by Western Sydney Local Health District Senior Corporate Communications Specialist Alyssa Terese. In mid-December, along with

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Health News Top 4 

Brave Beatrix! COVID-19 vaccinations for 5 to 11-year-olds commence in western Sydney

10 Jan, 2022, 2:27 pm27 Jan, 2022, 3:07 pm Alyssa Terese

Six-year-old Beatrix was one of the first children aged five to 11 to receive her COVID-19 vaccine this morning at

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Health News 

‘Tis the season to be neighbourly

24 Dec, 2021, 12:58 pm24 Dec, 2021, 12:58 pm Jessica Chahine

This holiday season, NSW Health is calling on NSW residents to look out for their neighbours, especially if they live

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Health News Top 4 

All eyes on sun safety this summer with only 61% of adults wearing sunglasses

23 Dec, 2021, 2:56 pm23 Dec, 2021, 2:56 pm Jessica Chahine

NSW Health is urging people to protect their eyes this summer as warmer weather increases the risk of exposure to

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  • NSW residents urged to get free flu shot as another 211 people admitted to hospital

    NSW residents urged to get free flu shot as another 211 people admitted to hospital

    23 Jun, 2022, 9:10 am23 Jun, 2022, 9:10 am Alyssa Terese
  • Towards the elimination of hepatitis C as a public health concern

    Towards the elimination of hepatitis C as a public health concern

    22 Jun, 2022, 12:24 pm22 Jun, 2022, 12:25 pm Sia Anthopoulos
  • Record $33 billion for healthcare in New South Wales

    Record $33 billion for healthcare in New South Wales

    21 Jun, 2022, 12:39 pm21 Jun, 2022, 12:40 pm Sia Anthopoulos
  • Measles case identified in NSW/Victoria border region

    Measles case identified in NSW/Victoria border region

    19 Jun, 2022, 8:03 pm19 Jun, 2022, 8:03 pm Alyssa Terese

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