The Department of Health publishes media releases to inform the health sector about issues that may affect Victorians' health and wellbeing. These include food safety, health, travel, environmental and heat health issues.
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Department of Health media releases
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30 Dec 2025...The Department of Health is urging Victorians to take simple steps to reduce the spread of cryptosporidiosis, a type of gastroenteritis, with cases expected to increase through summer.
23 Dec 2025...The Victorian Arbovirus Disease Control Program has identified Ross River virus in multiple mosquito traps in Wellington and East Gippsland Shires in recent weeks. With an expected increase in visitors to regional Victoria over the coming weeks, Victorians are reminded that simple precautions can significantly reduce the risk of infection.
01 Dec 2025...The first detection of Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) in mosquitoes for the 2025–26 season was found in a mosquito trap in the Horsham Rural City Council. Victorians should understand the risks of mosquito-borne diseases when spending time outside over the warmer summer months.
27 Nov 2025...Victoria’s Health Regulator has concluded its investigation into Monash IVF Group Ltd following an incident that occurred at its Clayton laboratory on 5 June, where a patient's own embryo was incorrectly transferred to that patient, contrary to the treatment plan which designated the transfer of an embryo of the patient's partner.
08 Nov 2025...People are being urged not to consume various alfalfa sprouts produced by Parilla Fresh following a national recall due to potential Salmonella contamination.
05 May 2025...Victorians are being reminded to be vigilant, with poisonous mushrooms becoming present in the community during autumn as the weather becomes wetter and cooler.
13 Apr 2025...Victorians are being reminded to book in their annual flu vaccination ahead of winter peak season, with free flu vaccines now available for children under five years old and other at-risk groups.
24 Jan 2025...The Department of Health is advising Victorians not to swim in public swimming pools for at least two weeks if they have had diarrhoea, as cases of cryptosporidiosis (‘crypto’) begin to increase across the state.
20 Jan 2025...Victorians are being encouraged to protect themselves and their families from measles by ensuring they are immunised, with outbreaks overseas posing a particular risk to those travelling to South-East Asia – particularly Vietnam at present.
14 Jan 2025...Holidaymakers and residents in the state’s north are being reminded to remain vigilant against mosquitoes, following recent detections of the Japanese encephalitis virus.
Reviewed 30 July 2025