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23 April 2024 - Influenza (also known as 'flu') is a highly contagious illness caused by the influenza virus. There are simple things you can do to protect yourself and your mob from flu.

1 September 2020 - Chief Nurse and Midwifery Officer Alison McMillan explains how to wear a mask properly to ensure it is effective.

25 August 2026 - Influenza is a common and contagious viral infection and can be serious in children.

25 August 2026 - Measles is a highly contagious infection that can cause serious complications in children. 

25 August 2026 - Haemophilus influenza Type B, also known as Hib is a bacterial infection that can cause serious complications in children. 

25 August 2026 - Rubella is a viral illness that can have serious complications in babies and pregnant people.

27 May 2022 - A statement from Australia's acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr Sonya Bennett, about managing COVID-19 and an influenza season.

29 June 2026 - Hear from First Nations community member, Val, and nurse, Courtenay, as they talk about getting ready for winter and the importance of vaccination against common respiratory illnesses like flu, COVID‑19, and RSV.

25 August 2026 - Pneumococcal disease is a bacteria that lives in the nose and throat and can have serious complications in children.

1 June 2020 - Read the transcript of the press conference given by Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth about coronavirus (COVID-19) on 31 May 2020.