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May 2013

Minister for Health: New strategy to lift immunisation rates in WA

21/05/13

The State Government has today launched a new strategy aimed at improving immunisation rates among Western Australian children, to prevent outbreaks of diseases such as measles, rubella and meningitis.

For the full story, see http://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/StatementDetails.aspx?listName=StatementsBarnett&StatId=7395

April 2013

Meningococcal disease infection

26/04/13

The Department of Health today reported that an elderly person had been diagnosed with meningococcal disease in the past week. The patient is recovering in hospital.

For the full story, see http://www.health.wa.gov.au/press/view_press.cfm?id=1325

Immunisation the safest and most effective way to prevent diseases

22/04/13

The Department of Health is reminding Western Australians about the importance of vaccinations during this year's World Immunisation Week, which starts today.

For the full story, see http://www.health.wa.gov.au/press/view_press.cfm?id=1324

March 2013

Prevention the best way to avoid mosquito bites this Easter

28/03/13

The Department of Health is reminding residents and holiday-makers across Western Australia to continue to be vigilant against mosquito bites this Easter.

For the full story see http://www.health.wa.gov.au/press/view_press.cfm?id=1312