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Central West NSW towns are now listed as High Risk LGAs for mosquito-borne Japanese Encephalitis.
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The Japanese encephalitis vaccine is safe and effective for people aged 2 months and older. Vaccination is recommended for those at the highest risk of catching Japanese encephalitis.
Once fully vaccinated, it can take between 2 to 4 weeks for your body to develop a protective immune response to the disease, so if you’re eligible, you should get vaccinated as soon as possible.
#health #Medical #Australia #NSW #RegionalAustralia #CentralWest #vaccines #NSWHealth #JapaneseEncephalitis
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BREAKING: NSW Doctors Strike Today – Healthcare Disruptions Expected .
Thousands of doctors across New South Wales are walking off the job today, calling for action on staffing and funding shortages. The state government has warned of significant care disruptions, including canceled specialist appointments and hundreds of postponed elective surgeries.
Patients are urged to contact their healthcare providers for updates. Stay informed and prioritize safety during this period.#NSWHealth #DoctorStrike #HealthcareCrisis #PatientCare #NSWNews
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NSW to Ban Privatisation of Public Hospitals
The NSW government is introducing "Joe’s Law" to block future privatisation of public acute hospitals. The law is named after two-year-old Joe Massa, who died in September after waiting three hours in the emergency department of Northern Beaches Hospital—a private-public partnership (PPP) operated by Healthscope.
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Psychiatrist accuses NSW government of 'declaring war' on mental health system: A psychiatrist resigning in protest over the lack of resources in NSW's mental health sector says the state government's response is effectively a declaration of war. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01-23/psychiatrist-nsw-government-mental-health-system/104851288?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #psychiatrists #nswhealth #resignations
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NSW public sector psychiatrists double down on resignation threat: NSW public sector psychiatrists say they are prepared to quit their jobs on Tuesday over a pay dispute, but the NSW government is refusing to back down. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01-20/nsw-psychiatrists-resignation-threat-pay-dispute/104837056?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #psychiatrists #NSWHealth #publichospitals
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Fears 'apocalyptic' outcomes will follow NSW psychiatrist exodus: Doctors warn of "apocalyptic" conditions in NSW's emergency departments if the mass exodus of psychiatrists goes ahead next week. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01-15/health-workers-apocalyptic-nsw-ed-psychiatrist-exodus/104821252?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #psychiatrists #nswhealth #mentalhealth
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Mother who struggled to find psychiatrist fears consequences of mass exodus: Finding a child and adolescent psychiatrist for Tanya Collins's daughter became so difficult, she was forced to enter the costly private health system. She fears what the loss of about 200 of the state's psychiatrists in seven days could mean. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01-14/mother-nsw-psychiatrist-mental-health-system-crisis-resignations/104815392?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #NSWgovernment #psychiatrists #NSWHealth
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@abcfeeds another #nswhealth story about how they don’t think much of woman. They don’t think much of #RegionalCommunities either.
Just for the record #breastscreenqld send me a reminder and a follow up and nag until you go and get it done. Don’t wait for that moment just do it.
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This is appalling.
#auspol #healthcare #abortion #women #AbortionIsHealthcare #WomensRights #nswhealth #nswpol #nsw #orangensw