Diseases

Rotavirus is an acute viral gastroenteritis. It is a nationally notifiable disease. We monitor and report on national case numbers and epidemiological trends. We publish case definitions to support health professionals and health authorities.

Seasonal flu most often spreads through respiratory droplets. It can be serious, especially for high-risk groups. Getting vaccinated is the best protection. We monitor and report on flu in our community, including national case numbers. We provide guidelines to minimise the risk.

Seasonal influenza is mainly caused by influenza A or B viruses. It is a nationally notifiable respiratory disease. We monitor and report on national case numbers and epidemiological trends. We publish case definitions and national guidelines to support health professionals and health authorities.

Syphilis is a sexually transmissible infection (STI) caused by bacteria. It can go undetected, so regular testing is important. It’s easy to cure if found early, but can be serious if untreated. We monitor and report on syphilis case numbers and trends and provide guidelines to minimise the risk.

Syphilis is a bacterial sexually transmissible infection (STI). It can be serious if untreated. It is a nationally notifiable disease. We monitor and report on national case numbers and epidemiological trends. We publish case definitions and national guidelines to support health professionals.

Whooping cough (pertussis) is a highly contagious respiratory disease. It spreads through respiratory droplets and can be serious, especially for babies. Getting vaccinated is the best protection. We monitor and report on pertussis in our community, including national case numbers and trends.

Pertussis is a highly contagious bacterial respiratory disease. It is a nationally notifiable disease. We monitor and report on national case numbers and epidemiological trends. We publish case definitions and national guidelines to support health professionals.