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1 May 2025 - Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) is a rare but severe respiratory illness. It is thought to be spread through close contact with camels, camel products, or an infected person.

12 July 2022 - The Communicable Diseases Network Australia (CDNA) produces surveillance case definitions and national guidelines to help Public Health Units respond to disease outbreaks in a consistent way.

7 March 2025 - Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on the public health risks of e-cigarettes.

11 September 2025 - Healthy ears and hearing are important to health and quality of life. Poor ear health and hearing loss can have an impact on many aspects of our lives, including education, employment and wellbeing.

6 June 2025 - Learn about the registry, why it is important, and how the data is used.

29 October 2023 - The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) aims to protect Australians from radiation exposure, ensure emergency preparedness, promote effective use of ionising radiation in medicine and ensure appropriate regulation and enforcement activities.

16 July 2025 - Find out who can apply to be a Health, Disability and Ageing graduate and read about the application process. Understand employment conditions for our graduates and get information about the types of work our graduates do.

11 April 2022 - Annual vaccination is the most important measure to prevent influenza and its complications. The influenza vaccine is recommended for all individuals aged 6 months and over.

27 June 2025 - Find out about physician reporting requirements, what occupational respiratory diseases to report, and how to report them.

30 May 2025 - Read the latest news on environmental health.