It’s a Mob Thing – First Nations Music Health Festival

by blick | Jul 26, 2022 | Uncategorized

‘It’s a Mob Thing’ First Nations music health festival was held at Federation Square in Melbourne’s CBD last Sunday 1 May.

An evidence based approach to public health in the Goulburn Valley

by blick | Jul 26, 2022 | Uncategorized

The Data, Epidemiology and Surveillance (DES) team at the Goulburn Valley Public Health Unit provides insights to ensure an evidence-based public health response to COVID-19 outbreaks and vaccination.

I’ve recently had COVID-19, should I get a third dose of the vaccine?

by blick | Jul 26, 2022 | Uncategorized

Yes, a COVID-19 third dose is strongly recommended for everyone over the age of 16 because it boosts your immunity against COVID-19, helping to prevent the loss of protection that comes with weakening immunity over time.

In-language videos about staying safe from COVID-19 and flu this winter

by blick | Jul 26, 2022 | Uncategorized

In collaboration with the Western Public Health Unit, bicultural workers from IPC Health and Foundation House have recorded in-language videos about how best to protect yourself from COVID-19 and flu this winter.

Beat the bite this Easter. Stay protected against Japanese Encephalitis virus

by blick | Jul 12, 2022 | Uncategorized

Japanese encephalitis virus (JE virus) is a rare but potentially serious infection of the brain spread through mosquito bites that has been detected recently for the first time in Victoria. There is currently no JE virus detected in the western suburbs, instead the...

Everything you need to know about the changes to Victoria’s COVID restrictions

by blick | Jul 12, 2022 | Uncategorized

From 11.59pm, Friday 22 April 2022, there will be a further easing of COVID-19 restrictions in Victoria. This is a result of almost 70% of adults receiving their third COVID-19 vaccination.