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A needlestick injury means the skin is accidentally punctured by a used needle. Diseases that could be transmitted by a needle or needlestick injury include human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B and hepatitis C.

In Australia, hepatitis C is most often spread through the sharing of unsterile drug injecting equipment. New all oral combination treatment has greatly improved health outcomes for people with hepatitis C. It may also help prevent hepatitis C transmission to other people.

We answer some common questions about immunisation, including how immunisation works, why it's important and where you can be immunised.

If you are travelling overseas, check with your doctor well in advance to find out what immunisations you need.

Tinea is contagious and can be spread by skin-to-skin contact or indirectly through towels, clothes or floors.

Washing your hands with soap and warm water can help stop the spread of infectious diseases.

Get kids involved with ‘Soapy Hero’ training to help keep classmates, family and friends healthy and stop the spread of dangerous infectious diseases.

A number of combined immunisations against diphtheria, tetanus and other infectious diseases are available to provide protection at various life stages.

Q fever is caused by a micro-organism that can be carried by cattle, sheep and goats.

Amoebiasis can cause diarrhoea among travellers to developing countries.