Lung cancer is the fifth most common cancer and the leading cause of cancer death in Australia. A new Lung Cancer Screening Program is now available to eligible people. Are you aged between 50 and 70 years and: • show no signs or symptoms suggesting you may have lung cancer [...]
The Australian Government has released a National Immunisation Strategy for Australia for the next 5 years. Its mission is to reduce the impact of vaccine-preventable diseases through high uptake of safe, effective and equitable immunisation across a person’s lifespan. The strategy has 6 priority areas. A key priority is to [...]
In 2024, it is estimated that about 15,122 Australians were diagnosed with lung cancer and about 8,900 people died from the disease. Large international clinical trials have shown that CT scans can detect up to 70% of lung cancers at early stages and reduce lung cancer mortality by 20%. Are [...]
In the week ending 27th June 2025, there were 1,268 cases of Flu reported in South Australia with 8,941 cases reported for the year to date. In the same week, there were 458 cases of COVID reported with 6,234 cases reported for the year to date. A total of 32 [...]
Did you know that 1 in 7 people over the age of 50 years have signs of age-related macular degeneration or AMD. This is a chronic disease of the macula which is an area in the central part of the retina at the back of the eye. If your eyes [...]
Regular health checks can help detect problems early and reduce your risk of serious conditions such as stroke, heart disease, and diabetes. Here are four key areas to be aware of: 1. High blood pressure High blood pressure is the most significant known risk factor for stroke. It means your [...]
So far in 2025, there have been 59 cases of measles reported across Australia compared to 57 in the whole of 2024. Ten of this year’s cases have been in children 4 years and younger. This underscores the need for vaccination rates to improve to prevent further outbreaks of this [...]
High blood pressure is known as hypertension. More than 1 in every 3 Australians over the age of 18 has high blood pressure. Blood pressure is measured as millimetres of mercury (written as mmHg). Your blood pressure is considered high if the reading is more than 140/90mmHg. Blood pressure over [...]
This year to date there have already been 2025 cases of influenza notified in South Australia compared with 1469 at the same time last year. The flu vaccine is adjusted each season to protect against new strains of the virus. Delivery of vaccines is timed to ensure South Australians can [...]
Falls can lead to serious injuries, including fractures, head injuries and traumatic brain injuries, potentially resulting in long-term disabilities or even death. Every day in South Australia, about 50 older people are admitted to a public hospital after a fall at home or in the community. Maintaining good health is [...]
