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Japanese encephalitis
Japanese encephalitis is a viral disease. Find out more about how to prevent infection, symptoms to watch out for and when to seek medical help.
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Shingles — infographic
Shingles is a viral infection that causes a painful blistering rash. This infographic provides you with information on the symptoms, treatments and vaccination.
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What you need to know about acute hepatitis of unknown cause in children
Learn more about acute hepatitis with no known cause that’s affecting children under the age of 16.
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Smallpox
Smallpox is a highly infectious disease, eradicated worldwide by successful vaccination. Read about prevention and its relationship to monkeypox.
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COVID-19 medications and antivirals
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has approved several medicines for the use of treating COVID-19 in Australia.
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Colds and flu
Find out more about how to treat the cold or flu, how to avoid catching the cold or the flu and special cases in which to take extra care.
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COVID-19 vaccination
Learn about COVID-19 vaccines, including recommendations for your age and circumstance, how to book and which vaccines are available in Australia.
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Travel and COVID-19
Learn more about current interstate and overseas travel requirements in Australia.
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Quick read: Protection from COVID
How to avoid catching COVID-19 including getting vaccinated, wearing masks and physical distancing. Here are some simple steps to fight COVID and help it from spreading.
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How to avoid COVID-19
There are many ways to reduce your risk of COVID-19, including physical distancing, wearing a mask, hand washing and getting vaccinated.
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