Some areas of NSW are experiencing severe flooding, which increases the risk of leptospirosis and certain other diseases. The risk may be enhanced in areas…
Health Alerts
Clinical alert – counterfeit alprazolam
There is a new NSW Health Public Drug Alert for Counterfeit Alprazolam. It is available online here: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/aod/public-drug-alerts/Pages/counterfeit-alprazolam-july.aspx You may wish to print out the…
Clinical alert – methanol
Information from NSW Health for Emergency Departments, Ambulance Service, Intensive Care Units, Clinical Toxicology Units, and Drug and Alcohol Services NSW Health recommends a high…
Clinical Alert – Acetyl-Fentanyl
Information from NSW Health for Emergency Departments, Ambulance Service, Intensive Care Units, Clinical Toxicology Units, Mental Health Services and Drug and Alcohol Services NSW Health…
Commonwealth Dept of Health National Incident Room: Information for primary, community and emergency health care workers regarding the Novel Coronavirus
Following 4 confirmed cases of the Coronavirus infection in Australia the Chief Medical Officer and Australian Government Department of Health have issued statements regarding the…
Clinical alert – measles
The following information is from Health Protection NSW – view PDF here Measles continues to be imported by travellers from many countries, including New Zealand….
Clinical alert – syphilis in women
The following information is from Health Protection NSW (Communicable Diseases Branch) – view PDF here (PDF published 3rd Oct 2019) Information for primary health care…
Clinical alert – Surveillance for vaping – associated severe respiratory illness
NSW Health has asked clinicians to be alert for possible cases of severe vaping-associated respiratory disease in NSW. PHU initial case reporting form here US…
Seasonal Influenza Update
Situation update NSW Health has declared an early start to the influenza season after detecting a steep rise in influenza activity. This comes on top…
Urgent medicine recall: Weleda Baby Teething Powder 60g
PRODUCT: Weleda Baby Teething Powder 60g Product Code: 42TEETH-K Barcode: 9416114001269 REASON: Weleda Australia have identified that small, threadlike (up to approximately 1cm long x...