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  • Travel health

    It’s important to prepare before travelling, especially when going overseas, to avoid diseases and other health issues. Find out where to go for travel health advice and what we’re doing to help Australian travellers stay healthy.

  • Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS)

    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.

  • Yellow fever

    Find out how we define and monitor cases of yellow fever, and where you can learn more about this disease.

  • Mpox

    We are monitoring the mpox situation in Australia. We will update this page with the latest medical advice and official reports.

  • Chikungunya virus infection

    Find out how we define and monitor cases of chikungunya virus infection, and where you can learn more about this disease.

  • Communicable diseases

    Communicable diseases are diseases that can spread from person to person. Find out what we’re doing to prevent outbreaks and monitor these diseases in Australia.

  • Japanese encephalitis

    Find out how we define and monitor cases of Japanese encephalitis, and where you can learn more about this disease.

  • Malaria

    Find out how we define and monitor cases of malaria, and where you can learn more about this disease.

  • Alcohol

    Alcohol is a drug that affects your body – how you think, feel and behave. Drinking too much can affect your health and disrupt your life. Learn about guidelines to reduce your risk. Find help to reduce your own drinking or support someone close to you.