Ebola virus disease
What is Ebola virus disease? Ebola virus disease (EVD) is a serious, contagious illness caused by infection with a strain
Diphtheria
Diphtheria is an infectious disease caused by toxigenic strains of the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheria. Vaccination has eradicated it from Australia,
Travel vaccinations
If you are planning an overseas trip, you should always check whether there are any diseases you should be immunised
Japanese encephalitis
What is Japanese encephalitis? Japanese encephalitis is a viral disease that is spread by a particular type of mosquito. Encephalitis
Dehydration and hot weather
The human body contains a high proportion of water, so when the temperature rises and the body tries to cool
Yellow fever
What is yellow fever? Yellow fever is an illness of varying severity caused by an infection with a type of
Mosquito-borne diseases
Most people have been bitten by a mosquito at some time in their lives. Usually this causes no more than
Jet lag: how to avoid it
What is jet lag? Spending a few hours travelling by air across several time zones can make you feel low,
