Did you know you can get some treatments at your local pharmacy without needing to see a doctor to get a prescription? Check if you have a local community pharmacy. Go to betterhealth.vic.gov.au/community-phar… #Gippsland #community #pharmacy #treatment

Heat health warning. The BOM has issued a Heatwave Warning. Forecast heatwave conditions may cause health impacts in the community. Find out how to survive the heat at rb.gy/427ykt #Gippsland #heatwarning #healthimpact #helpfultips #keepcool #planahead

MEASLES ALERT. Five more cases of measles have been identified in Victoria. They attended multiple exposure sites in Melbourne and surrounds between 19 Feb 2024 and 1 March 2024 while infectious. rb.gy/928ysz #Gippsland #measles #morecases #multiplesites

The number of mycoplasma infections in Victoria has increased. Read the health advisory at gphn.org.au/latest-news/he… Please share with family and friends. #Gippsland #healthadvisory #stayalert

Health alert. There has been a Shigella gastroenteritis outbreak among people at the Esoteric festival, held from 8-12 March, near Donald in Victoria. If you have symptoms, get tested for Shigella with a stool sample. gphn.org.au/latest-news/he…

It's Harmony Week! Did you know the top five languages spoken in Gippsland other than English are Italian, Mandarin, German, Greek and Punjabi? You can find more about our diverse populations here abs.gov.au/.../find.../qu…

Health alert update. The number of cryptosporidiosis cases in Victoria remains high. Many cases have become infected after using public swimming pools. gphn.org.au/latest-news/he… #Gippsland #healthalert #update #cryptocases #increase

It's Closing the Gap Day. Gippsland PHN’s vision for reconciliation is in our Reconciliation Action Plan 2023 – 2025 gphn.org.au/about-us/recon…. “Through this, our people will have better understanding of their health needs and supports." Program Delivery Officer, Naomi Kenny.

We have curated a range of valuable resources designed to enhance knowledge, skills, inclusive and affirming general practices when caring for LGBTIQA+ patients. You’ll find these resources at gphn.org.au/about-us/rainb… #Gippsland #LGBTIQA+ #healthcare #inclusive #resources

Poisonous mushrooms including death cap mushrooms and yellow-staining mushrooms occur in Victoria during autumn as the weather becomes wetter and cooler. Read the health advisory here shorturl.at/BEIN3 #Gippsland #healthadvisory #mushrooms

Calling all GPs! Help Gippsland PHN streamline the patient journey in Gippsland and support the design and development of Gippsland Pathways. Apply now gphn.foliogrc.com/contracts/new?… Read the Guidance Document for information gphn.foliogrc.com/refdocs/131/pu…

This winter, we know what to do to stay well against COVID and the flu. So get your flu shot and up-to-date COVID vaccine. The good news is, you can get both vaccines at the same time. Book now with your pharmacist or doctor. #Gippsland #flushot #measurablyhealthiergippsland

Sometimes you need help. Recent traumatic events affect people in different ways and feeling worried or anxious is a common response to a stressful situation. Help is a phone call away. Call Head to Health on free call 1800 595 212, Monday to Friday, 8.30am-5pm. #Gippsland

This winter, we know what to do to stay well against COVID and the flu. So get your flu shot and up-to-date COVID vaccine. The good news is, you can get both vaccines at the same time. Book now with your pharmacist or doctor. #Gippsland #flushot #measurablyhealthiergippsland

Health alert. Three new locally acquired cases of mpox have been reported in Victoria. Free mpox vaccine is widely available for eligible people through certain sexual health clinics, hospitals, GPs and pharmacies. Read the alert here rb.gy/3j6s1i #healthalert #mpox

Health alert update. A new case of measles has been reported in Victoria in a returned overseas traveller. This is in addition to a case reported on 11 May 2024. Read the alert here gphn.org.au/latest-news/he… #Gippsland #measles #infectious #exposuresites

A human case of bird flu has been detected in Victoria. The recently reported case was in a child who returned to Australia from overseas in March 2024. The child has made a full recovery. See details here shorturl.at/91hNwand #Gippsland #healthalert #birdflu #childinfected

Heading overseas? If you’re planning travel, you should ensure routine vaccinations are up to date. Any returned traveller who develops illness after returning home should seek medical advice. Read the health advice here gphn.org.au/latest-news/he…

Flu cases are on the increase and the best protection is to get vaccinated. Read this health advisory from the Chief Health Officer Victoria. gphn.org.au/latest-news/he… #Gippsland #flucases #increase #getvaccinated

Health alert. There have been reports of people becoming severely unwell and requiring medical care following consumption of ‘Uncle Frog’s Mushroom Gummies’ in Australia. Read the alert from Victoria's CHO at rb.gy/r79bp2and #Gippsland #healthalert #symptoms #warning