Immunisation
Why immunise? Immunisation is the best way to protect the community from serious diseases. The more people who immunise their children,...
Pregnancy protection and vaccination
Before pregnancy Influenza (flu) Flu in pregnancy can be serious with an increased risk of premature labour and low...
Vaccinations for children and adolescents
Vaccinating children In Australia, immunisation coverage rates for children are high. More than 90 per cent of children are fully immunised...
Vaccinations for adults and elderly people
It is important for adults to be protected against the following diseases: Herpes-zoster (shingles) Herpes-zoster (shingles) is rash caused...
Cervical cancer screening
Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable and curable of all cancers. Having a cervical screening test every five...
Breast cancer screening
Breast Cancer is the most common cancer affecting women with one in eight women in NSW developing breast cancer in their lifetime....
Bowel cancer screening
In Australia about 90 men and women die each week from bowel cancer. Australia has one of the highest incidences...
Multilingual children – when to refer to speech pathology
Multilingualism has been linked with numerous benefits for children and families. Children may learn multiple languages simultaneously, and may show...
Free interpreting service available for some allied health providers
Allied health professionals in private practice, delivering services to patients within Fairfield and Liverpool local government areas, can now access...
Close Contact – new definition explained
On this page you will find an updated definition of ‘Close Contact’, as well as other helpful resources about the...