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Hospital visits could be prevented: report
The number of potentially preventable hospitalisations in Wyndham has increased by thousands of cases across five years, according to a new report. The Australian Institute…
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Measles man visited Werribee
Authorities have issued a warning about an infectious man suffering from measles, who visited Werribee train station and Pacific Werribee within the past week. The…
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Lifeline for lung patients
A new support group for people with chronic lung disorders has started in the west. The Western Breathers for LIFE, which stands for “Lung Information…
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Meningococcal youth vaccine offer extended
The state government has extended its free meningococcal vaccination program for year 10 students and teenagers aged 15 to 16 until the end of the…
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Have a jab at cat care
Cat and kitten owners in Wyndham are being urged to vaccinate their pets against the feline panleukopenia virus. Dr Thurid Johnstone, a lecturer in small…
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Hepatitis drop in Wyndham
More than 170 cases of hepatitis have been diagnosed in Wyndham this year, according to the Department of Health and Human Services. There were 172…
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Council winds up teen jabs
Wyndham council has vaccinated more than 7000 teenagers against the deadly meningococcal W disease, under a program funded by the state government. Wyndham’s family friendly…
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Voluntary euthanasia: is it ‘dying with dignity’ or ‘murder’?
Imagine this … somebody you love is in hospital. They can barely eat, speak, or move. All they want to do is die. What would…
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