Early start to flu season as cases soar

Early start to flu season as cases soar

Australia is facing an early and more severe flu season than in the past few years, due to impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, health experts have warned. Data from the National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System (NNDSS) has shown that there has been an unusual...
Diabetes rates surge in a decade

Diabetes rates surge in a decade

One in 15 Australian adults have been diagnosed with diabetes, up from one in 20 a decade ago, according to data released this month by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The report has detailed how gender, economic status and vitamin D deficiency can all...
Measles spike sparks vaccination calls

Measles spike sparks vaccination calls

A sharp rise in measles cases across Australia has reignited concerns among health officials, with young children most affected.   Public health experts are urging stronger vaccination efforts to curb the resurgence, which has been linked to post-pandemic travel and...