13 Sep 2024
Public health warning: Heroin overdoses after using drugs thought to be cocaine
NSW Health is warning of the danger of using drugs thought to be cocaine, which have resulted in four recent heroin overdoses including two deaths.
16 Aug 2024
Be aware of mpox symptoms as number of cases rise
NSW Health is asking the community to be aware of symptoms of mpox following a recent increase in infections, mostly impacting men who have sex with men.
09 Aug 2024
Finalists of Nursing and Midwifery Awards announced
Nurses and midwives are being recognised for their contribution to the NSW public health system, with 27 nominated as finalists for the 12th annual Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards.
11 Jul 2024
Protect yourself and your family from respiratory illnesses these school holidays
NSW Health is strongly urging families to stay up to date with their vaccinations during the school holidays to prevent serious respiratory illness.
26 Jun 2024
Warning: Hospitalisations after consuming Uncle Frog’s Mushroom Gummies
The NSW Chief Health Officer has issued a warning under Section 12A of the Public Health Act, for the community not to consume Uncle Frog's Mushroom Gummies after several people presented to hospital experiencing unexpected toxicity.
21 Jun 2024
Three new mpox cases detected in NSW
NSW Health is asking gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men to be on the lookout for symptoms of mpox following the recent detection of new cases.
20 Jun 2024
NSW Health warns of high seasonal influenza activity
NSW Health is urging the community to protect themselves against serious illness as cases of flu and emergency presentations continue to rise across the state.
19 Jun 2024
Measles alert for Sydney Airport International and Domestic Terminals
NSW Health is advising people to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after being notified of a person who was infectious on flights from Dubai to Sydney Airport International Terminal, and from Sydney Domestic T3 to Adelaide on Tuesday 11 June.
13 Jun 2024
People aged 65 and over urged to book in for free flu vaccine as cases surge across NSW
People aged 65 and over are again being urged to book in now for their free flu vaccine, as the virus continues to surge across the state.
30 May 2024
People aged 65 and over urged to book in now for free flu vaccine
People aged 65 and over are being strongly urged to book in now for their free influenza vaccine, as respiratory illnesses continue to rise across NSW.
