by Selina | Aug 11, 2023 | Consumer Resources
Regular cleaning of surfaces in the home can help prevent the spread of infections and keep you and your loved ones healthy. Download the Fact Sheet What’s the difference between cleaning and disinfecting? Cleaning is the removal of dirt, germs and other...
by Sara Grealy | Feb 7, 2022 | Consumer Resources
The safety of the Australian population has always been the Australian Government’s highest priority. For this reason, decisions regarding COVID-19 vaccines have been, and continue to be, based on the expert medical advice of the Australian Technical Advisory Group on...
by Sara Grealy | 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 healthcare...
by Sara Grealy | 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 healthcare settings. These are known as healthcare associated infections. When you go to...
by Sara Grealy | 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 Staying healthy at home fact sheet. Spring and summer healthy These are the seasons where we get out of the house and head to the...
by Sara Grealy | 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...