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NSW Health continues to use machine known to produce inaccurate results to test child blood lead levels

LeadCare II offers point-of-care testing but the equipment has had recalls globally due to the potential for inaccurately low readings

The Guardian - AU · Mar 8

3 Hospitalised In Suspected Botulism Cases Linked To Unregulated Anti-Wrinkle Injections In Sydney

“Botulism, although rare, can be fatal, which is why it is so important that anyone receiving cosmetic injections does so under the supervision of an appropriately registered health practitioner.”

Pedestrian.tv · Jan 25, 2025

Mpox cases in Hunter New England revealed, as Africa concern mounts

Mpox 'a relative' of the virus that caused smallpox.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 19, 2024

Outbreak: 'no-swim' warning after parasite spreads

Swimming in contaminated water usually causes the disease.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 13, 2024

New COVID-19 variant drives festive season surge

COVID-19 infections have spiked in Australia's two most populous states, with a new variant and Christmas festivities driving higher hospitalisations.

AAP · Jan 9, 2024

Protesters fail in court bid to challenge COVID-19 lockdown fines

Chad Stratton and Ruby Pandolfi both attended unauthorised rallies during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, and challenged their fines.

ABC News · Apr 20, 2023

Japanese encephalitis case detected in NSW

NSW Health is warning people to protect themselves from mosquito bites after a case of Japanese encephalitis was detected in a man in the state's central west.

AAP · Dec 22, 2022

NSW health authority warns of meningococcal disease threat after 18-year-old girl dies

Health authorities in NSW say there has been an increase in the number of infections reported in the past few weeks, compared with the same period over the past five years.

ABC News · Dec 5, 2022

Third meningococcal death in NSW prompts health warning

"I urge everyone not to discount symptoms when they appear or assume it may be just a mild infection. If you suspect meningococcal disease, don't wait for the rash - see a doctor immediately."

Newcastle Herald · Dec 5, 2022

Third meningococcal death in NSW

A third person has died from meningococcal disease in NSW this year and health authorities are urging people to be alert for symptoms of the infection.

AAP · Dec 5, 2022