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2 April 2024

Free influenza vaccination in May and June
Free flu vaccinations will be available to all Western Australians over six months of age throughout May and June.
28 March 2024

Applications closing soon for graduate and transition to practice programs
Time is running out for newly qualified enrolled nurses, registered nurses and midwives wanting to apply for an upcoming graduate or transition to practice program.
15 March 2024

Kickstart your nursing or midwifery career this year
Applications are now open for all newly qualified enrolled nurses, registered nurses and midwives to apply for a graduate or transition to practice program through GradConnect.

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18 April 2024

Three adults with meningococcal disease
The Department of Health has reported that three older adults have been diagnosed with meningococcal disease. Two cases were caused by serogroup B and one by serogroup W. Sadly one adult has died, and the other two adults are recovering in hospital. The cases were not linked.
9 April 2024

Mosquito-borne virus detected in Pilbara region
Residents and travellers are urged to protect themselves against mosquito bites, following detection of Murray Valley encephalitis virus (MVEV) in the Pilbara region for the first time in 2024.
22 March 2024

Algal bloom warning for Mullaloo Beach
WA Health is advising visitors to Mullaloo Beach to avoid any discoloured water.

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