| Condition | Notify on clinical suspicion | NT CDC protocols and resources | Other useful information and links | Patient information |
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A | About Giving Vaccines (AGV)
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| AGV Courses
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| AIDS |
| See H HIV |
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Acute Post-Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis (APSGN)
| Dr to phone
| APSGN Guideline |
| Group A Strep
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Acute Rheumatic Fever
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See R Rheumatic Heart Disease
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Adverse Event Following Immunisation (AEFI)
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| Management of anaphylaxis
AEFI - Reporting Form
BCG incident and side effects Reporting Form | TGA web page (DAEN)
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| Anthrax
| Dr to phone
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| Public health response plan for Australia
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| Arsenic Poisoning
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| Arsenic Poisoning Guideline
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| Australian Bat Lyssavirus (ABL)
| Dr to phone
| ABL & Rabies PEP Protocol | National Guidelines | Bat lyssavirus
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| Avian Influenza
| Dr to phone
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| WHO Avian Influenza Information
National Guidelines
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| Azithromycin
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| Azithromycin for trachoma Azithromycin for Pertussis |
| Trachoma Pertussis |
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Bacterial Vaginosis
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See S STI Clinical Guidelines
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| Bacterial vaginosis
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Barmah Forest Virus Infection
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See M Mosquitoes
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| Barmah Forest Virus Infection
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Bat Bites and Scratches
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See A Australian Bat Lyssavirus (ABL)
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Bites and Stings
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| Saltmarsh Mosquito Pest Calendar 2017 Stinging and Itchy Caterpillars in the Top End of the NT
Biting Midge Pest Calendar 2017 |
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Box Jellyfish
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| Dangerous liaisons - sea water, box jellyfish and humans are a risky combination. CDC Bulletin:
Vol 19, No. 8 3, September 2012 Global warming - rising sea surface temperatures - a longer box jellyfish season for the Northern Territory. CDC Bulletin:
Vol 17, No. 1 March 2010
Box jellyfish in tropical Australia - new findings and the treatment and prevention of Chironex fleckeri stings. CDC Bulletin: Vol 9, no 4, Dec 2002 Box Jellyfish- An Update from the Northern Territory and the NT Chironex fleckeri treatment protocol. CDC Bulletin: Vol 7, no 4. December 2000 |
| Printable version
Box jellyfish
Web version
Box jellyfish |
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Campylobacteriosis
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Printable version
Campylobacteriosis
Web version
Campylobacteriosis
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| Candidiasis |
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| Web version
Candidiasis |
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Cerebal palsy (CP)
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| Cerebral Palsy Consent Form Cerebral Palsy Register Information Sheet Cerebral Palsy Record Form |
National Register
| Printable version
Cerebral palsy
Web version
Cerebral palsy child register |
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Chancroid
| Dr to phone
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| Melbourne Sexual Health Centre
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Chickenpox
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| Printable version
Chickenpox
Web version
Chickenpox |
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Chikungunya
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| See M Mosquitoes |
| Printable version
Chikungunya
Web version
Chikungunya |
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Chlamydial Conjunctivitis
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See T Trachoma
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| Chlamydial
Conjunctivitis
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Chlamydial Genital Infection
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See S Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI)
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| Chlamydial
Genital Infection
Directions for partners |
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Cholera
| Dr to phone
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| Immunisation Handbook |
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Ciguatera Fish Poisoning
| Dr to phone
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| Printable version
Ciguatera fish poisoning |
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Cllinic 34 - Free Confidential Sexual Health Service
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| Clinic 34 (CDC programs and units)
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| Clinic 34 |
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Cold Chain Management
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| Vaccine order form Childhood vaccination recording form Adult vaccination recording form Adverse event following immunisation form BCG incident and side effects reporting form Strive for 5 fridge recording chart Wastage report Lyssavirus post-exposure prophylaxis questionnaire National Vaccine Storage Guidelines |
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Congenital Syphilis
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| See S Syphilis |
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Contract Tracing for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI)
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See S Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI)
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Cryptosporidiosis
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| Printable version
Cryptosporidiosis
Web version
Cryptosporidiosis |
D |
Dengue
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| National Guidelines | Printable version
Dengue
Web version
Dengue |
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Diphtheria
| Dr to phone
| Diphtheria Guideline |
| Diptheria
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Disease Control Bulletin
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| Refer to ePublications for available
issues |
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Donovanosis (Granuloma Inguinale)
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| See S STI Clinical Guidelines |
| Donovanosis |
E |
Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)
| Dr to phone
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| National Guidelines
Australian Government DoH - Ebola Information |
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F |
Falls Prevention (acute care and hospitals)
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| Falls Prevention information for patients and carers
Emergency department falls risk screening and assessment poster
| Australian Commission - Falls Prevention Information
Preventing Falls and Harm from Falls in Older People. Best Practice Guidelines for Australian Hospitals
| Falls in hospital
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Falls Prevention (in the community)
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| General practitioner falls management pathway Alice Springs
General practitioner falls management pathway Darwin and Palmerston
Falls checklist
Falls Poster. Falling is not part of getting older
| Preventing Falls and Harm from Falls in Older People. Best Practice Guidelines for Australian Community Care
Guidebook for Preventing Falls and Harm from Falls in Older People. Australian Community Care
| SafetyLit website Web version
Falls and injury prevention |
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Falls Prevention (residential aged care)
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| Preventing Falls and Harm from Falls in Older People. Best Practice Guidelines for Australian Residential Aged Care Facilities
Guidebook for Preventing Falls and Harm from Falls in Older People. Australian Residential Aged Care Facilities
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
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| Printable version
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)
Web version
Fetal
Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) |
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Fifth Disease (slapped cheek syndrome)
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Printable version
Fifth disease
Web version
Fifth
Disease
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Fireworks
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| Firework-related injury survey report 2014. CDC Bulletin: Vol 21, No3, Sep 2014 Firework-related injury survey report 2013. CDC Bulletin: Vol 20, no 3, Sep 2013 Firework-related injury survey report 2012. CDC Bulletin: Vol 19, No. 4 3, September 2012 Firework-related injury survey report 2011. CDC Bulletin: Vol 18, No. 3 September 2011 Firework-related injury survey report 2010. CDC Bulletin: Vol.17 no. 3 Sept. 2010.pdf | Fireworks |
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Flu
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See I Influenza
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| Flu vaccine
Flu
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Gastroenteritis
| Dr to phone
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| Printable version
Gastro
Web version
Gastro |
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Giardiasis
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Printable version
Giardia
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Glomerulonephritis
| Dr to phone
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See A APSGN
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Gonococcal Infection
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See S Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI)
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Gonococcal Conjunctivitis/Gonococcal Neonatal Opthalmia
| Dr to phone
| Gonococcal Conjunctivitis Guideline |
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Group A Streptococcal Infection (IGAS) (Invasive)
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| Public health management of invasive group A streptococcal infection
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| Printable versions
Group A streptococcal infection
Group A streptococcal infection low literacy
Web version
Group
A streptococcal Infection (IGAS) (Invasive) |
H |
Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome .
| Dr to phone
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Haemophilus Influenza-Type B (Hib) (Invasive)
| Dr to phone
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| National Guidelines |
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Hand Foot and Mouth Disease
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| Printable version
Hand Foot and Mouth Disease
Web version
Hand
Foot and Mouth Disease |
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Head Lice
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| Head lice resources
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| Printable version
Head Lice
Web version
Head Lice |
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Hendra Virus Infection
| Dr to phone
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| National Guidelines | Printable version
Hendra Virus Infection
Web version
Hendra
Virus Infection |
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Hepatitis A
| Dr to phone
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| National Guidelines | Hepatitis A
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Hepatitis B
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| Hepatitis B Vaccination and Public Health Guidelines Hepatitis B Immunisation provider letter |
| Hepatitis B |
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Hepatitis C
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| See S Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Clinic 34 Information |
| Hepatitis C |
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HIV
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| Management of people with infectious diseases who knowingly put others at risk Guideline
Highly specialised drugs (HIV, HBV and HCV) prescribing
| NTAHC - Information
ASHM PEP
National Guidelines | HIV post exposure prophylaxis
HIV |
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HTLV1
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| HTLV1 |
I |
Immunisation
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| Childhood Vaccination Schedule Adult and Special Groups Vaccination Schedule Pneumococcal vaccination and revaccination guideline NT Northern Territory immunisation register information NT refugee vaccination policy BCG vaccine information Pneumococcal vaccination consent form Diphtheria Tetanus and Pertussis vaccination Varicella Chickenpox vaccination Human Papillomavirus vaccine Human Papillomavirus needle consent form Influenza school consent form See A About Giving Vaccines (AGV)
See O Occupational Vaccination | Immunisation Australia Program Information
Immunisation Australia Publications & Resources
ACIR History form (recording overseas and previous vaccinations)
Vaccination History Tables | Printable versions
Vaccine safety in Adolescent girls Prevaccination checklist Childhood influenza vaccination schedule Web version
Pregnancy and vaccinations |
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Influenza
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| Influenza Provider Letter
Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) information for General Practitioners Information about Fluvax in children | National Guidelines
National Influenza Report
Immunisation Handbook
ATAGI 2016 Clinical Advice
ASPREN Information | Printable version
Influenza and its prevention
Web version
Influenza
Flu vaccine |
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Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion
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| See Falls Prevention |
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Irukandji syndrome
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| Irukandji
syndrome
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J |
Japanese Encephalitis
| Dr to phone
| See M Mosquitoes | Immunisation Handbook Information | Printable version
Japanese Encephalitis
Web version
Japanese Encephalitis |
K |
Kunjin Virus Infection
| Dr to phone
| See M Mosquitoes |
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L | Lead |
| Reporting of elevated blood lead levels in the NT Guideline
Elevated blood lead levels - Clinical Guidelines and Public Health Management
Lead exposure questionnaire form |
| Printable version
Lead and Health |
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Legionellosis
| Dr to phone
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| National Guidelines | Legionellosis |
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Leprosy
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| Leprosy Guideline | WHO leprosy elimination
| Leprosy |
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Leptospirosis
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| Leptospirosis |
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Listeriosis
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| Listeriosis |
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Lymphogranuloma Venereum
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| Melbourne Sexual Health Centre - Information
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Lyssavirus
| Dr to phone
| See A Australian Bat Lyssavirus |
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Malaria
| Dr to phone
| Malaria Guideline |
| Printable version
Malaria
Web version
Malaria |
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Mantoux Testing
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See T Tuberculosis
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| Tuberculosis
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Measles
| Dr to phone
| Measles information for General Practitioners | National Guidelines | Printable version
Measles
Measles contact information
Web version
Measles |
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Medical entomology
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| View
more in ePublications
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Melioidosis
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| Melioidosis poster
| Printable version
Melioidosis
Web version
Meliodosis |
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Meningococcal Infection
| Dr to phone
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| National Guidelines | Printable version
Meningococcal disease
Web version
Meningococcal disease |
| Meningococcal ACWY
Vaccination program |
| Program letter Program Schedule Vaccine order form Vaccine delivery docket Vaccine consent form Post vaccine advice |
| Printable version
Parent information
Vaccine Providers
Frequently asked questions |
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Mosquitoes
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See Medical Entomology
| Department of Medical Entomology University of Sydney and Westmead Hospital | Printable version
Mosquitoes
Web version
Mosquitoes |
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Mumps
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| Mumps Information for General Practitioners
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| Printable version
Mumps
Web version
Mumps |
| Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus
(MERS-CoV) |
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| National Guidelines
Australian Government DoH - MERS-CoV Information |
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Murray Valley Encephalitis
| Dr to phone
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| National Guidelines | Printable version
Murray Valley Encephalitis
Web version
Murray Valley Encephalitis |
N |
Naegleria Fowleri
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| Printable version
Naegleria Fowleri
Web version
Naegleria
Fowleri |
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Needle Stick Injury
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See O Occupational and other exposures to Blood Borne Viruses
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Needle and Syringe Program (NSP)
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See S Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI)
| NTAHC Information
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Nits
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See H Headlice
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Non-tuberculous Mycobacterial Disease
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| Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) guidelines
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Printable version
Non-tuberculous Mycobacterial Disease
Web version
Non-tuberculous
Mycobacterial Disease
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O |
Oseltamivir
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See I Influenza
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Occupational Vaccination
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| Immunisation Handbook (see table 3.3.7) |
Adult
vaccinations
Your job and
vaccinations you should get |
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Occupational and other exposures to Blood Borne Viruses
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| Emergency Service providers and BBV Information
National Occupational Health & Safety Commission Information
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P |
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
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See S Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI)
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| Pelvic
Inflammatory Disease (PID) |
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Pertussis
| Dr to phone
| Information for General Practitioners See A Azithromycin | National Guidelines | Printable version
Pertussis
Web version
Pertussis |
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Pneumococcal Disease (Invasive)
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| Vaccination and Revaccination Schedule
See I Immunisation
| National Surveillance Information
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Printable version
Pneumococcal disease
Web version
Pneumococcal disease
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Q |
Q Fever
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| Australian Q Fever Register
| Printable version
Q Fever
Web version
Q Fever |
R |
Rabies
| Dr to phone
| See A Australian Bat Lyssavirus |
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Refugee Health
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See I Immunisation
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Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease
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| RHD program RHD Register Log In ARF RHD management flow chart Rheumatic heart
disease register access application form RHD 2017 Program, Full Moon and New Moon Calendars | Australian RHD Guidline
RHD Australia
| Rheumatic heart disease
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Ross River Virus Infection
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| See M Medical Entomology |
| Ross River Virus Infection |
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Rotavirus Infection
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| Printable version
Rotavirus infection
Web version
Rotavirus Infection |
S |
Salmonellosis (Including Paratyphoid)
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| Printable version
Salmonella
Web version
Salmonella |
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Scabies
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| Healthy Skin Program
| One Disease Information
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Printable version
Scabies
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Scrub Typhus
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| Printable version
Scrub Typhus
Web version
Scrub
Typhus |
| Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) |
| Contact Tracing Guidelines
NT Guidelines for the Management of Sexually Transmitted Infections in the Primary Health Care setting | RAHC e-learning
ASHM Information
| Sexual health
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Shiga-like toxin (Verocytotoxin) producing E coli infection (STEC)
| Dr to phone
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Shigellosis
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| Printable version
Shigellosis
Web version
Shigellosis |
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Shingles
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| Zoster vaccine and immunocompromised individuals |
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Printable version
Shingles
Web version
Shingles
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Stinger (Box Jellyfish) Safety
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See B Box Jellyfish
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Strongyloidiasis
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Printable version
Strongyloidiasis
Web version
Strongyloidiasis
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Syphilis
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| Congenital Syphilis Guideline | National Guidelines
| Syphilis |
T |
Tetanus
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| Immunisation Handbook Information (see Table 4.19.1)
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Travel Vaccination
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See Y Yellow Fever
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Refer to travel specialists web sites
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Trichomoniasis
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See S Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI)
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| Trichomoniasis |
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Trachoma
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See A Azithromycin for Trachoma
Trachoma program National Guidelines CDNA Guidelines for the public health management of trachoma in Australia | WHO simplified Trachoma grading card WHO Achieving community support for trachoma Australian Annual Trachoma surveillance report WHO Trichiasis surgery for trachoma: The Bilamellar tarsal rotation procedure. Trachoma: A blinding scourge from the Bronze Age to the twenty-first century Trachoma Story Kits and additional resources Jimmy Little Foundation Thumbs Up Website Remote Area Health Corp - Trachoma tutorial | Printable version
Trachoma
Web version
Trachoma |
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Tuberculosis (TB)
| Dr to phone
| TB Guidelines TB test (Mantoux test)
Mantoux test translations into Arabic, Bahasa Indonesian, Burmese, Dari, Farsi, French, Hazaragi, Nepalese, Somali, Swahili, Tamil
Treatment of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI)
Latent tuberculosis infection translations in Arabic, Brahasa Indonesia, Dari, Filipino, Hazaragi, Somali, Swahili, Tamil, Vietnamese
Tuberculosis treatment
Tuberculosis treatment translantions in Arabic, Burmese, Dari, Farsi, Filipino, Hazaragi, Indonesian, Somali, Swahili, Tamil, Vietnamese (2012)
Tuberculosis vaccine (BCG)
Two step Mantoux skin testing for TB in high risk groups
| National Guidelines WHO tuberculosis program Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (US) tuberculosis | Tuberculosis: TB |
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Typhoid
| Dr to phone
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| Printable version
Typhoid
Web version
Typhoid |
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Typhus
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| See S Scrub Typhus |
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V |
Vaccination
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See I Immunisation
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Varicella Infection
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| See C Chickenpox
See S Shingles |
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Vibrio Disease (Invasive)
| Dr to phone
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| Vibrio
Disease (Invasive) |
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Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers
| Dr to phone
| See E Ebola |
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W |
Whooping Cough
| Dr to phone
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See P Pertussis
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Y |
Yellow Fever
| Dr to phone
| Yellow Fever vaccination providers |
| Yellow Fever vaccination
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Yersiniosis
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| Yersiniosis |
Z |
Zoster
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| See S Shingles |
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Zika
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Printable version
Zika virus infection
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