Sandon Integrated Health

18/06/2025

https://thiswayup.org.au/how-to-look-after-your-mood-during-winter/

In winter our moods can dip more easily. We may feel a bit more down. Here's how to manage your mood in winter.

07/06/2025

https://www.health.gov.au/our-work/covid-19-vaccines/covid-19-booster-eligibility-checker

Use this tool to determine whether you are eligible for a COVID-19 booster vaccination.

07/06/2025

08/05/2025

More measles cases in Victoria

A new measles case has been reported in Victoria in a returned traveller who visited Vietnam.
There is currently an increased risk of measles in greater Melbourne, Mitchell Shire and Macedon Ranges Shire in addition to the ongoing risk of measles importation in Victoria in travellers returning from overseas.
People who have visited any of the listed exposure sites or spent time in greater Melbourne from mid-April should monitor for symptoms of measles and follow the instructions in the full alert.
Measles is a highly infectious disease and can cause serious illness.
Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and others.
Two doses of the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine are required for immunity.
If you were born during or after 1966 and haven’t had two doses, or you don’t know, get vaccinated.
Anyone planning to go overseas should make sure their routine vaccinations are up to date, including the MMR vaccine. Any overseas travel could lead to exposure to measles.
Healthcare professionals should be alert for measles in any patients with fever and rash, irrespective of travel history.
Clinicians should test, isolate and notify suspected measles cases immediately. Call the Department of Health via the Local Public Health Unit (1300 651 160).
Free MMR vaccine is available under the National Immunisation Program and state-funded MMR program.

If you want more information on how to access the MMR vaccine
please contact Wendy on 0478 061 492

18/01/2025

https://www.health.vic.gov.au/health-advisories/ayurvedic-medicines-possibly-containing-scheduled-poisons-and-heavy-metals

The Victorian Department of Health continues to receive notifications of cases of lead poisoning caused by the ingestion of imported Ayurvedic medicines that are contaminated with lead.

18/01/2025

https://www.health.vic.gov.au/health-alerts/new-measles-case-in-victoria-4

A new case of measles has been identified in Victoria. This case attended two public places throughout Cranbourne in south-east Melbourne while infectious on the 27 and 28 December 2024.

24/12/2024

https://www.health.vic.gov.au/health-alerts/new-measles-case-in-victoria-4

A new case of measles has been reported in Victoria having been exposed on an international flight (VietJet Air - VJ083) that arrived in Brisbane on 4 December 2024.

24/12/2024

https://www.health.vic.gov.au/health-advisories/poliovirus-detection-in-melbourne-wastewater

The Department of Health has been notified of a detection of vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (VDPV2) in routine wastewater sampling in the Melbourne metropolitan area.