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Monsoon rains increase the risk of Melioidosis
Recent monsoonal rains in the Top End have increased the threat of the potentially deadly disease, Melioidosis.
Don’t let food poisoning ruin your Christmas cheer!
As family, friends gather for festive get-togethers and parties, it is important to follow food safety tips to avoid guests getting food poisoning and ruining Christmas!
Ross River virus risk increases
NT Health is urging people to protect themselves from mosquito bites with the months between December and March the high risk period for Ross River virus (RRV) disease.