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Infectious Diseases Epidemiology & Surveillance
This site includes the Blue Book (Guidelines for the control of infectious diseases), along with various other fact sheets, guidelines, standards and legislation for the investigation, control and prevention of infectious diseases in a range of settings. Detailed surveillance reports are available (updated daily), along with requirements and methods for notifying diseases.
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Provides tabulated summaries of notified cases of HIV/AIDS infections and death in Victoria for each of the past four months; year to date notified cases for the current and previous two years and; total annual notified cases for the previous three years.
(Tue 1st May 2012)
This week's update focuses on Hepatitis E virus (HEV), an enterically transmitted pathogen which causes acute hepatitis.
(Wed 4th Apr 2012)
The 2009 annual report for the surveillance of infectious diseases in Victoria has been released. Notable events during the year included the H1N1 influenza pandemic and a continuing rise in pertussis cases.
(Wed 28th Mar 2012)
Tell the world what you want to see in your lifetime
Progress in the global fight against TB cannot wait. For the World TB Day Campaign 2012, you can make an individual call to stop TB in your lifetime.
(Thu 22nd Mar 2012)
This report describes results from the Victorian Primary Care Network for Sentinel Surveillance on Blood Borne Viruses and Sexually Transmitted Infections from 2006 to 2009.
(Fri 17th Feb 2012)
A fact sheet on low pathogenic Avian Influenza has been developed to provide information on the difference between high and low pathogenic Avian Influenza and general prevention measures.
(Tue 31st Jan 2012)
Feature articles this issue include norovirus-associated gastroenteritis outbreaks in Victoria 2001-2010 and a case of leptospirosis linked to increased rainfall and concomitant rodent plague.
(Wed 14th Dec 2011)
The childhood pneumococcal vaccine now protects against more strains. One and two year olds can get a free dose of the new pneumococcal vaccine from 1 October 2011 to 30 September 2012.
(Thu 29th Sep 2011)
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(Thu 22nd Sep 2011)
Since January 2011 the Department of Health has received 40 notifications of M. ulcerans. This health alert describes the clinical features, affected areas of Victoria, and what to do if you suspect M. ulcerans in a patient.
(Wed 21st Sep 2011)
The free whooping cough vaccine for parents of newborn babies has been extended. Partners of pregnant women can also receive the free vaccine.
(Wed 20th Jul 2011)
In the past two years, the incidence of pertussis in Victoria has increased dramatically, with 1673 cases notified in 2008, 3741 cases in 2009 and 6736 cases in 2010.
(Thu 17th Feb 2011)
