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Japanese encephalitis virus has been detected in animals and mosquitoes in Australia this summer. A highly effective vaccine is available for people at higher risk of contracting the virus. Find out how to stay protected before you take your summer break.

With extensive public health experience, Professor Zoe Wainer will set the course for the CDC as our inaugural Director-General.

The festive season is here, and your passport is ready! Whether it’s exploring vibrant cities, climbing mountains, or relaxing by the water, don’t let illness spoil your holiday. Take simple steps to protect your health at every stage of your trip.

This World AIDS Day, learn about how you can help end stigma around HIV.

From backyard barbecues to picnics in the park and family feasts that mix everyone’s favourite flavours, summer is a time to connect. But with the warmer weather comes health risks. This holiday season, keep cool, enjoy safe food, and make it a healthy summer for all.

Tropical Cyclone Fina is tracking towards the Northern Territory. Know how to protect your health, where to find help, and where to access reliable information.

Antimicrobial resistance is one of the biggest threats to human health. But by acting now, we can protect our present and secure our future.

Summer is just around the corner. It’s getting warm, and we can’t wait to get outside… until that buzz in your ear ruins everyone’s fun! But mosquitoes are far worse than just pesky pests – they can also carry nasty diseases. So, get the mozzies to buzz off, and beat the bite this summer!

Parliament has passed the laws to establish the Australian Centre for Disease Control (CDC) – a major step in strengthening Australia’s defences against health threats.

The Australian Government One Health Network is a collaboration across the departments representing human, animal, plant, environment and food health.

Cases of measles are on the rise in Australia. Protect yourself and your family by getting vaccinated.

For World Field Epidemiology Day, here’s a glimpse into the life of our experts at the heart of Australia’s defence against communicable disease. As an integral part of a larger public health team, our epis – as we affectionately call them – translate data into life-saving action.

Today, the Australian Government introduced draft legislation into Parliament to establish Australia’s Centre for Disease Control (CDC).

Australia’s Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd AO, today declared syphilis a Communicable Disease Incident of National Significance (CDINS). This follows ongoing and concerning rises in case numbers in Australia.

Respiratory viral infections – including flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) – continue to circulate this winter. Although we’re nearing the end of winter, it’s not too late to protect yourself against these potentially serious illnesses.

Read the joint statement from Australia’s Chief Medical Officer and Chief Veterinary Officer on the importance of a One Health approach this World Zoonosis Day.

Catch up on the action from last week's event in our highlights video.

Communicable Diseases Intelligence (CDI) has moved to a new, open access platform, bringing 2,650 surveillance reports and research articles along.

Catch up on insights from the first day of the event.

Getting that tickle in your throat, those telling shivers or that annoying blocked nose never sparks joy. But if you get a viral respiratory infection, like a cold or the flu, remember – antibiotics are not the answer.

The Australian Government has released its new National Immunisation Strategy to guide Australia’s fight against vaccine-preventable diseases over the next 5 years.

Be aware this winter of the effects of poor indoor air quality, and take simple steps to improve the quality of air in your home.

From pandemic preparedness to climate resilience, the One Health Symposium will advance cross-sector collaboration on human, animal, plant and environmental health.

Flu season has begun. While flu cases are elevated, they remain lower than flu cases at the same time in previous years. There is no cause for concern. We track data for the flu and 69 other diseases to help us understand, predict and prepare for disease threats so we can respond if needed.

We’re presenting at the Public Health Association of Australia 2025 Communicable Disease and Immunisation Conference (CDIC) in Adelaide. Join us later this month to learn more about communicable disease management and surveillance from experts around Australia.