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A fact sheet about measles, including information about how the infection is spread, symptoms, treatment and immunisation.

15 Jun 2022... A fever is when body temperature is over 38 degrees Celsius. Fever can be a sign that the body is fighting off illness or infection. Fever can be serious if it lasts longer than three days without going down, is high in a baby under three months old, and causes a seizure.

11 Oct 2023... Flu is a serious infection that can spread easily and cause complications. Learn how to prevent and treat it.

06 Oct 2023... Postcards depicting the signs and symptoms of sepsis in children, that parents should be aware of. Sepsis is the body’s extreme response to an infection. It can be hard to identify and can lead to death. The best chance to get better from sepsis is to treat it quickly.

30 May 2025... There has been a rise in measles cases in Victoria and around the world.  Two doses of the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine is the best way to protect yourself, your family and community against measles.  More information about measles is available on the Victorian Department of Health website. 

01 Oct 2012... This is a guide to shigellosis, an infection caused by the Shigella bacteria, which results in symptoms like diarrhoea, fever, nausea, and stomach cramps. It includes information on prevention and treatment.

13 Jan 2023... This poster includes information on the Japanese encephalitis virus and encourages Australians to follow simple protective measures.

05 Jul 2022... This is an easy-to-read document providing information on the flu vaccine, including side effects and when and where you can get it.

03 Jun 2025... This video features Dr Linny Kimly Phuong, infectious diseases paediatrician, explaining what respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is, how it spreads, and why it's especially serious for young babies. Dr Linny answers common questions about symptoms, complications, and how the maternal RSV vaccine helps protect newborns during their most vulnerable months. The video also covers vaccine safety and what to expect after immunisation. A helpful resource for expectant parents and carers.

11 Apr 2025... This fact sheet provides information about getting vaccinated against the flu in 2025. The English version is also available in accessible Word format here .