13 Sep 2023
Be on the look out for serious bacterial illnesses
NSW Health is advising the community to be aware of the signs and symptoms of rare but severe, invasive bacterial infections following recent increases in cases.
12 Sep 2023
Travellers urged to exercise caution and avoid animal bites
NSW Health is warning people who are travelling overseas to exercise caution around animals, following many reports of travellers requiring healthcare upon arrival home due to animal bites or scratches sustained during their travels.
08 Sep 2023
NSW community urged to be on alert amid rise in listeriosis
NSW Health is reminding people who are immunocompromised, pregnant, or aged over 65 years to avoid foods that can cause listeriosis, following several confirmed cases of listeria infection in NSW.
04 Sep 2023
Suicide prevention training rolled out across Rugby League
Suicide prevention training will be provided for up to 700 Rugby League clubs across the state as part of a plan to give people essential skills to have a conversation about suicide.
18 Aug 2023
Bring back memories not measles
NSW Health is urging people planning to travel overseas to ensure they are fully protected against measles before they go, following two recent cases in travellers who have returned from Bali.
02 Aug 2023
Finalists of the Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards announced
Today, 29 nurses and midwives from NSW Health services across the state were named finalists in the 11th annual NSW Health Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards.
28 Jul 2023
NSW’s pharmacy trial expands statewide starting Monday
Thousands of women are set to benefit from timely access to assessment and treatment for urinary tract infections at almost 1,000 participating pharmacies across the state, starting Monday 31 July
21 Jul 2023
Public health alert: measles alert for international flight passengers, Randwick and Rose Bay
NSW Health is urging people to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after being notified of two confirmed cases of measles. Both cases are from the same family and acquired their infections overseas.
30 Jun 2023
NSW community urged to be on alert for dangerous poppy seed batch
People are being urged to check the poppy seeds in their kitchens after a previously recalled batch of non-food grade poppy seeds was found to have re-entered the supply chain.
30 Jun 2023
Parents urged to get children vaccinated against flu
Parents of children aged six months to under five years are being urged to book their child in for a free influenza (flu) vaccine with their GP, as flu cases continue to rise among children.
