by ACIPC Office | Apr 14, 2021 | Consumer Resources
Being outside in summer places us at risk of bites from mosquitoes that may carry different infections such as Ross River virus, Barmah Forest virus infection, malaria and Japanese encephalitis. There are some simple things you can do to help to protect you against...
by ACIPC Office | Apr 14, 2021 | Consumer Resources
Influenza Usually called the flu, influenza is caused by a virus and spreads from person to person through the air by coughing, sneezing or talking, and by touching a person’s hands, a surface or object. How does it infect? The flu virus infects your breathing through...
by ACIPC Office | Apr 14, 2021 | Consumer Resources
Several kinds of germs (usually bacteria, and occasionally viruses or fungi) are responsible for causing infections associated with health care, either in hospital or in other health care settings. These are known as healthcare associated infections. When you go to...
by ACIPC Office | Apr 14, 2021 | Consumer Resources
How can you protect people you are visiting in a hospital, residential aged care facility or rehabilitation hospital? Download the Fact Sheet All visitors to healthcare facilities are required to adhere to directions and advice of the facility and treating Health Care...
by ACIPC Office | Apr 14, 2021 | Consumer Resources
Staying Healthy at Home Anyone can prevent getting an infection and different seasons bring different risks of infection. Download the Fact Sheet Spring and Summer Healthy These are the seasons where we get out of the house and head to the parks, beaches and pools...
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