Free, 24/7, and accessible to anyone in Victoria. The Victorian Virtual Emergency Department is available when you need help for non-life-threatening emergencies. Help us by saving Triple Zero (000) for emergencies. bit.ly/3s3zBIP Victorian Virtual Emergency Department Victorian Department of Health Northern Health

Need care for non-life-threatening emergencies? The Victorian Virtual Emergency Department offers free 24/7 online health care for Victorians. Simply register at vved.org.au/patients and speak to a team of doctors & nurses to get the right care, at the right place, without the wait time.

This long weekend is expected to be a hot one 🔥 If you're going to a festival - remember alcohol & drug use comes with risks - especially in hot weather. Don’t delay asking for help if you or someone else feels unwell. Beat the heat with these tips: go.vic.gov.au/3Vb39jJ

“The immune system is so incredibly complex and there is so much left to discover…” - Professor Laura Mackay FAHMS, winner of the 2023 Jian Zhou Medal for her outstanding work in immunology. Nominations for 2024 now open bit.ly/JZMedal

Congratulations my friends Yinka and Shami for an excellent publication and for leading this field for decades. Huge effort to standardize definitions and management and ultimately improve maternal-child health. Honoured to be part of this team. ajog.org/article/S0002-…

This #WorldOralHealthDay, we're celebrating the work of Smile Squad! They've been bringing smiles to kids' faces across Victoria by providing free dental care to over 80,000 students at 625 schools. To find out more about Smile Squad visit: go.vic.gov.au/3ILEpqW

COVID can spread before you have symptoms & a rapid antigen test (RAT) is the easiest way to check that you’re negative. Using a RAT is quick, easy & effective, and helps protect those around you. Find out when you should take a test: go.vic.gov.au/3Ve9fji 🧵1/2

Between 2021-22, there was a decline of 11% in eligible people that completed a bowel screening test kit. That’s over 33,000 people who missed their free home bowel screening kit – close to the population of Mildura! 🤯 Order your kit or learn more: bit.ly/3VOlio0

Influenza numbers are starting to climb. The best way to protect yourself and your loved ones from flu is by getting vaccinated. Thanks to the wonderful folk at The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne who accommodated this big kid at their immunisation clinic today. (I even got a sticker!)

Join our Clinical Conversation on managing gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) & optimise birth outcomes. Discussion covers Victorian GDM data, risk factors, diagnosis, risk reduction strategies, birth timing, and referrals to The Life! Program. Register: bit.ly/4bmicf8

There have now been 16 confirmed cases of mpox in VIC since 18/04/24, 13 of these were locally acquired. People with symptoms should seek medical care. Free mpox vaccine is available for eligible people. For symptoms and vaccine information, visit: go.vic.gov.au/3UQCGWY 1/2🧵

COVID & flu circulate all year around, but we know winter is particularly bad for the spread of illness. Make sure you & your loved ones have the best chance of staying well this winter with these steps ⬇️ For more information visit: go.vic.gov.au/4bC3HEy 1/2🧵

Have you heard of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals? A mental health and wellbeing service, providing treatment, care and support for people aged 26 years and over. They are free, voluntary and easy to access, with no referral required. More: go.vic.gov.au/4e8ifxq

A worrying trend: Number of FTE obstetricians & gynaecologists working as clinical academics has declined between 2005 & 2023. <2% of UK nursing & midwifery workforce engaged in research in 2022. Who will research to improve care? sands.org.uk/sites/default/… sands.org.uk/sites/default/…

COVID remains a part of our lives & right now we’re experiencing an increase in cases across Victoria. This means now is the time to be extra careful. Learn more here: go.vic.gov.au/3R1hyvR Follow the steps below to protect yourself & others. 🧵1/2

The number of COVID cases in Victoria continues to increase. Please remember these important ways to protect yourself and others.

Honoured to be profiled in the Lancet today. So important to highlight the issues of women's health globally Thank you The George Institute for Global Health Robyn Norton Stephen Kennedy Otavio Berwanger Imperial College London Nuffield Dept of Women's & Reproductive Health David Peiris

Aren’t these the best? That’s it.

Kids aged 6 months to under 5 years are eligible for a free flu vaccine. There has been a 37% increase in flu cases among young children. We know young children and older adults are at particular risk of severe illness and hospitalisation. It is not too late to get vaccinated.

There have been reports of people becoming severely unwell and requiring medical care following consumption of ‘Uncle Frog’s Mushroom Gummies’ in Australia. ⚠️ People are strongly advised not to consume. To learn more and find out about symptoms: go.vic.gov.au/3zkWhr9