Government-funded vaccine for eligible groups is currently available. Contact your local immunisation provider to book an appointment.
Today’s World No Tobacco Day raises awareness of the harmful and deadly effects of tobacco use and second-hand smoke exposure with this year’s campaign putting the spotlight on lung health.
Most people who have high blood pressure have never had it measured. Raised blood pressure (hypertension), affects 6 million adults and is the leading cause of heart attacks, stroke and kidney disease in Australia.
National Palliative Care Week (19 – 25 May) is a time to encourage talk about end-of-life care wishes.
Smoke haze is currently affecting the Perth metropolitan area. It is important to take precautions to avoid exposure to this smoke.
Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) will open its doors to the public on Sunday 19 May from 1.00pm to 4.00pm.
Parents of Western Australian pre-schoolers are being urged to take advantage of a free influenza vaccination to protect their children from the respiratory virus during the upcoming influenza season.
Western Australians are encouraged to provide feedback on a discussion paper entitled ‘Safe access zones – Proposal for reform in Western Australia’. It explores the value of introducing safe access zones and assesses how an appropriate legislative framework might operate in Western Australia.
The Federal Department of Health has released updated national guidelines to promote healthier and more active children.