Immunisation

Immunisation

Why immunise? Immunisation is the best way to protect the community from serious diseases. The more people who immunise their children,...
28 January 2022

Pregnancy protection and vaccination

Before pregnancy   Influenza (flu) Flu in pregnancy can be serious with an increased risk of premature labour and low...
28 January 2022

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...
28 January 2022

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...
28 January 2022

Cervical cancer screening

Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable and curable of all cancers. Having a cervical screening test every five...
28 January 2022

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....
28 January 2022

Bowel cancer screening

In Australia about 90 men and women die each week from bowel cancer. Australia has one of the highest incidences...
28 January 2022

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...
11 January 2022

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...
09 January 2022

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...
05 January 2022