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23 April 2024 - A statement by the Head of the interim Australian Centre for Disease Control Professor Paul Kelly.

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

22 January 2026 - We coordinate the national response to sexually transmissible infections (STI), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and cervical cancer through policies, programs, strategies and information campaigns. We monitor and respond to outbreaks and subsidise medicines.

7 May 2025 - We are enhancing the Health Products Portal (HPP) to provide a single digital channel for industry to interact with us about regulated and reimbursed health-related products and services.

15 September 2026 - Join our Disability Update mailing list to stay up to date with news for people with disability, their families and supporters.

30 May 2025 - Read our latest news related to sexual health.

22 June 2026 - COVID-19 is a highly contagious disease. Symptoms range from mild to severe. Most people recover within a few days. Some people stay unwell far longer with long COVID. Getting vaccinated is the best protection.

3 September 2026 - A keynote speech by Chief Medical Officer for Australia, Professor Michael Kidd AO, at the Australian Medical Association Annual Conference Friday 28 August, 2026, Melbourne.

13 August 2026 - This animation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families explains all you need to know about childhood vaccinations.

24 April 2024 - This certification statement, signed by Secretary Brendan Murphy on 31 March 2023, certifies that the Routine Childhood Immunisation campaign complies with relevant guidelines and policies.