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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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Evaluation of the Victorian HIV, STI and Hepatitis C Strategies
The Department of Health (previously Human Services) currently has three strategies to guide the implementation of Victoria¿s response to HIV, hepatitis C and Sexually Transmissible Infections (STI) being evaluated.
(10 Nov 2009)
Chief Health Officer - Influenza A (H1N1) Virus - April 2009
This alert is to notify Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit (ICU's) staff a new strain of H1N1 influenza has been identified in an outbreak in Mexico and USA.
(28 Jul 2009)
Swine Influenza Influenza A (H1N1) virus
Information about the new strain of Influenza A, including links to related resources.
(28 Apr 2009)
Victorian Infectious Diseases Bulletin available for download
The new issue of the Victorian infectious diseases Bulletin is now available online. It contains notifiable infectious disease surveillance data, and articles and news relating to infectious disease control in Victoria.
(16 May 2007 4:14pm)
Pandemic Influenza
Information for health professionals, businesses, government agencies and the community about influenza pandemic issues and planning.
(23 Apr 2007 4:54pm)
Sharps Safety for children
A caution for Victorian General Practitioners, Community Health Centres and Hospital Infection Control teams
(23 Apr 2007 4:53pm)
Health (Infectious Diseases) (Amendment) Regulations 2008
Amendments to the Health (Infectious Diseases) Regulations 2001 have resulted in changes to the notification process for infectious diseases and to the minimum period of exclusion from Schools and Children's Services Centres.
(22 Oct 2008)
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