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Find topics on communicable diseases.

We regularly add new topics and diseases to this website. In the meantime, additional information remains on the Department of Health and Aged Care’s website

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  • Whooping cough (pertussis) for health professionals

    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.