Health and Immunisation Management Services

24/03/2026

Meningitis is a medical emergency. It can develop in a number of hours. It’s important to know the warning signs and to get medical treatment

17/03/2026

17/03/2026

13/03/2026

Here’s what you need to know about influenza and flu shots for kids this coming Autumn/Winter season.

As the cooler months approach, so does flu season. And for families with little ones, it’s a good time to start thinking about protection.

In , children under five are more likely to get seriously unwell from . It’s not just a bad cold. Some kids can end up in hospital, and many miss weeks of childcare or preschool.

That’s why flu are recommended every year for children aged six months and up. They’re free for kids under five, and they’re updated each year to match the latest strains.

The best time to get the flu shot? April or May. Just before the season peaks.

Stay tuned this week as we answer common questions from parents about flu vaccines.

11/03/2026

01/03/2026

⛷️A skiing holiday in Japan took a tragic and terrifying turn for 24-year old Australian Anna Gallo last month when she fell acutely ill with and .
😰On February 5 Anna and her boyfriend Liam were due to fly home to Queensland, but Anna became unwell - shivering and vomiting uncontrollably - with what they thought was food poisoning.
🛫Just hours before take-off, Liam saw a rash of red spots was blooming all over Anna's body.
🚑Liam's decision to call an ambulance at that moment saved Anna's life.
She had become delirious and now has no memory of the ambulance trip or the days that followed.
👩‍⚕️Doctors at Tokyo's National Center for Global Health and Medicine diagnosed Anna with meningococcal B, which had rapidly escalated into meningitis and septic shock.
🛏️She fell into a three-day coma, her life supported by machines and intravenous antibiotics.
💉Anna was a victim of the "vaccine gap" - having no vaccine protection against the type of Meningococcal most common in Australia, Meningococcal B.
"I was vaccinated for meningococcal ACW Y in school, but not for type B, which is the kind I got," Anna says.
‼️Over 80% of cases of meningococcal in Australia are Meningococcal B.

Anna's experience shows how critical it is to close that vaccine gap across ALL Australian states and territories by making the vaccination FREE in all states not just some of them.

Read the full story here: https://ow.ly/fptu50YlJGs

10/02/2026

As the school year begins, students in year 7 and 10 can be protected against a range of diseases for free through the School Immunisation Program.

Year 7 students can receive immunisations for human papillomavirus (HPV), diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough (dTpa).

Year 10 students can receive immunisations for meningococcal B (2 doses) and meningococcal ACWY.

Look out for your school’s consent form, sign it and return it.

For more information, visit: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/SIP

05/02/2026

HEALTH ALERT: Measles is circulating undetected through Adelaide after a new case was detected in an adult.

A number of locations the person visited while infectious have been identified, with SA Health warning people who were there at the time they may have been exposed.

SEE THE LIST: https://nine.social/154C

04/02/2026

04/02/2026

WA Health has confirmed four recent cases of Meningococcal B disease, with two cases occurring in December 2025 and two in January 2026. These cases are not linked to each other

If you need support or information, call our 24-hour helpline on 1800 250 223, or connect with others through our support group: Mending Hearts → https://meningitis.com.au/get-support/mending-hearts/

Now is the time for action Men B should be free in WA → https://meningitiscentreaustralia.good.do/waitstimemenbshouldbefree/free-menb-wa-action/

With case numbers rising, it’s important to know the signs so you can act fast in seeking urgent medical advice — Every Second Counts!

Order your FREE signs and symptoms fridge magnet now — it could save a life:
https://meningitis.com.au/about-the-disease/signs-symptoms/

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03/02/2026

Three new measles cases in recently returned overseas travellers have been reported in .

💉 People born during or after 1966 who have not had two doses of , or are unsure of their status, are advised to get for .

👶 Infants aged 6 to 11 months can receive a state-funded dose of MMR vaccine prior to overseas travel through their GP or Health Service.

ℹ️ Measles is a highly infectious viral disease that can lead to uncommon but serious complications, such as pneumonia and brain inflammation ( ).

👉 Exposure: New public exposure sites have been identified.

People who have attended the listed exposure sites, during the specified dates and times contained within the link below, should monitor for symptoms of measles.

⚠️ Symptoms: Anyone who develops symptoms of measles should seek medical care. Wear a mask and call ahead to make sure you can be isolated from others.

For the full list of these exposure sites, symptoms to monitor for, and information about vaccinations: https://go.vic.gov.au/3Z8iYbT