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Health.vic Victoria's hub for health services and business DHHS A gateway to the strategies, policies, programs and services delivered by the Department of Health & Human Services. Seniors Online Victorian government portal for older people, with information about government and community services and programs. Type a minimum of three characters then press UP or DOWN on the keyboard to navigate the autocompleted search results Type a minimum of three characters then press UP or DOWN on the keyboard to navigate the autocompleted search results We encourage everyone to take every possible step to help stop the spread of flu this winter. This will help protect our health system and our most vulnerable populations. Read more about Your flu shot matters more than ever Almost half of all Victorians will experience mental illness in their lifetime but too many people don’t speak up for fear of stigma and discrimination. It’s time to start a new conversation - mental health is something which affects us all. Read more about It's time to talk about Mental Health As of December 2019, coronavirus (COVID-19) is a newly identified virus that can cause respiratory illness, including pneumonia. Read more about Coronavirus (COVID-19) COVID-19 is especially difficult for Australians undergoing cancer treatment. Visit Cancer Council Victoria for more information about cancer and COVID-19, and for updates about its support services. Read more about Cancer and COVID-19 To stop the spread of the hepatitis A, the Department of Health and Human Services has introduced a free hepatitis A vaccination for all Victorians who have used drugs within the past 12 months and people who are experiencing homelessness. Read more about Time to immunise Like any form of surgery, cosmetic procedures need a specialist surgeon trained in the procedure, including appropriate recovery time, healing and proper care. Find out how you can choose a qualified and reputable medical practitioner for your procedure. Read more about Cosmetic procedures In the first five years life, a child’s brain and body develops more quickly than at any other time. When babies are young, their learning and development mostly happens within the family at home. Read more about Child health Genetic services in Victoria provide a range of tests to identify genetic conditions or chromosomal abnormalities. Learn about genetics and the services and support that is available to you and your family. Read more about Genetic services and support Keeping chickens as pets can be a rewarding experience, especially for children. However, chickens and other poultry can carry germs such as Salmonella, even when they appear healthy and clean. Read more about Keeping backyard chickens – What you should know Australia has many varieties of wild-growing fungi, some of which are poisonous or even deadly. The only way to tell whether a wild mushroom is safe to eat is to have it identified by a mushroom expert. If you are unsure if a mushroom is safe to eat, don’t eat it. Read more about Mushroom poisoning Physical activity and fitness protect our health and can be fun. Walking, playing sport, swimming, cycling and gardening can all keep you fit. Stay safe and prevent injury during exercise by following some sensible tips. Read more about Keeping active Many people in Australia enjoy a social drink from time to time. Yet drinking too much alcohol or drinking too often increases your risk of developing an alcohol-related injury or disease. During Dry July it’s time to take control of your drinking. Read more about 10 tips to cut down on alcohol Did you know that about 30% of all eye injuries occur in the domestic setting? DIY, car repairs and gardening have been shown to be a common cause of eye injury especially amongst males. Nearly all of these eye injuries can be prevented by wearing suitable eye protection. Read more about Eye injuries Type a minimum of three characters then press UP or DOWN on the keyboard to navigate the autocompleted search results Page last reviewed: 22 Aug 2014 https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au:443/ https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au:443/about/privacy Privacy Statement https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au:443/about/terms-of-use Copyright Notice https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au:443/about/terms-of-use Disclaimer Notice

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