Last updated: 4 February 2020 Novel coronavirus There has been an outbreak of a novel (new) coronavirus (2019-nCoV) originating in Wuhan, China. Queensland Health asks you consider novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) infection in patients with fever and respiratory symptoms who recently travelled to anywhere in China, and investigate patients using standard …
Novel coronavirus: face masks and additional resources
The Health Minister has indicated that the Department of Health is making the national stockpile of face masks available to general practices as needed. We do not yet have exact details about when they will be available, but we will advise you as soon as delivery dates are confirmed. Priority …
Public health alert – novel coronavirus
Summary Consider novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) infection in patients with fever and respiratory symptoms who recently travelled to anywhere in China. There is not enough information yet to determine the incubation period, the rate of infection or the source of the virus. For severe respiratory illness, transfer patients to Emergency Departments …
Information for general practitioners – textured breast implants
Queensland Health has started notifying all women identified as having received textured breast implants or tissue expanders associated with increased risk of Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL.) Please note GPs will be contacted if they have patients who are affected. Read the Queensland Health notice here. …
Novel coronavirus information sheet for primary and community health workers
Summary There has been an outbreak of a novel (new) coronavirus (2019-nCoV) originating in Wuhan, China. There is some evidence of human-to-human transmission and some hospital workers have been infected. There is not enough information yet to determine the incubation period, the rate of infection or the source of the …
RACGP publishes new measles fact sheet and checklist
The RACGP Expert Committee – Practice Technology and Management has published a new Measles fact sheet and checklist to support GPs and practice teams in response to an increased number of measles cases presenting at Australian general practices after international outbreaks. Measles is one of the world’s most contagious viral …
Public health alert – pneumonia cluster
Summary There is a cluster of cases of viral pneumonia in Wuhan, China. The cause is being reported as a novel coronavirus. The cluster is centered at the Wuhan South China Seafood City Market (also called the South China Seafood Wholesale Market and the Hua Nan Seafood Market). Travelers to …
Take the National Preventive Health Strategy Survey
In June 2019, the Minister for Health, the Hon Greg Hunt MP announced the development of the National Preventive Health Strategy (the Strategy). The Strategy supports Pillar Three of Australia’s Long Term National Health Plan– prioritising mental health and preventive health. The Strategy aims to help Australians improve their health …