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- Disease clusters
Disease clusters are rare but can cause community concern about the possible effects of exposure to environmental hazards.
- Eyes - trachoma
A clean face and clean environment are the best protection against trachoma.
- Gastroenteritis
It is important to establish the cause of gastro, as different types of gastroenteritis respond to different treatments.
- Ebola virus disease (EVD)
Ebola virus is a rare disease that can causes severe symptoms and can be life-threatening.
- Disaster relief for national and state emergencies
Information about disaster relief for national and state emergencies.
- Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis is an eye infection caused by a bacteria or virus. Symptoms include eye redness, a discharge and swollen lids. Conjunctivitis is treated with antibacterial eye drops or ointment. Children must not attend school or child care if they have conjunctivitis.
- Mosquitoes can carry diseases
You can reduce the risk of mosquito bites if you get rid of potential mosquito breeding sites around your home.
- Barmah Forest virus infection
Barmah Forest virus (BFV) disease can cause joint inflammation and pain, fatigue and a rash of variable appearance. A full recovery can be expected. Most people recover completely within six months, although some people have intermittent symptoms for longer.
- Parechovirus
Good personal hygiene is essential to prevent the spread of parechovirus to others, both for those infected and their carers.
- Psittacosis - parrot fever
People who have birds as pets, poultry workers and anyone working in aviaries or pet shops, are most at risk of catching psittacosis.