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[When you need urgent healthcare now, but it's not life-threatening, and you can't wait to see your GP, help is available.](/urgent-care-services)

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*   Date: 14 Mar 2025 [Local outbreak of measles in VictoriaExternal Link](https://www.health.vic.gov.au/health-alerts/new-measles-case-in-victoria-4)

*   Date: 4 Mar 2025 [Japanese encephalitis in VictoriaExternal Link](https://www.health.vic.gov.au/health-alerts/japanese-encephalitis-in-victoria)

*   Date: 17 Feb 2025 [Changes to syphilis testing during pregnancyExternal Link](https://www.health.vic.gov.au/health-advisories/congenital-syphilis-in-victoria)

*   Date: 10 Feb 2025 [Health advice on immunisations for travelExternal Link](https://www.health.vic.gov.au/health-advisories/health-advice-on-immunisations-for-travel)

*   [View all health alerts on Health.vicExternal Link](https://www.health.vic.gov.au/news-and-events/healthalerts)

We care about improving your health and wellbeing

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    ### Conditions and treatments

    Health information by experts, for you

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    ### Healthy living

    Information to help you live well and stay healthy in body and mind

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    ### Services and support

    Discover the healthcare services and support available to you in Victoria

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    ### A-Z of health information

    Find the health information you need, from abdominal pain to Zika virus

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Whether it's health conditions, health services or tips for healthy living, you can find it here.

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    Measles

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    Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

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    Free pads and tampons

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    Mpox

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    Become a donor with Public Fertility Care

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    Community transport providers

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    ### Extreme heat

    Extreme heat can affect anybody. Take steps to protect yourself and others by keeping cool, staying hydrated and planning ahead.

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    ### Victoria's pill testing service

    Pill testing helps people make safer choices by showing them what's really in their drugs.

    ](/health/healthyliving/pill-testing-service)

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    ### Conception, pregnancy and birth

    verything you need to know about the pregnancy journey, from conception through to birth.

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    ### Public Fertility Care

    Be a life-maker. Help make the life of a child – and family – possible by becoming an egg or sperm donor with Public Fertility Care.

    ](/public-fertility-care-donation)

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    ### Community Pharmacist Pilot

    The Community Pharmacist pilot allows people to receive some treatments at a local pharmacy without needing to see a doctor to get a prescription.

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Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals

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Access free support for your mental health and wellbeing close to home.

[Help is here - find your nearest Local Service](/mental-health-wellbeing-locals)

Healthy living

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    ### Stay safe from food poisoning this summer

    Food poisoning is caused by eating contaminated food and affects a large number of Australians every year.

    ](/health/healthyliving/food-safety-and-storage)

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    ### COVID-19 Protect yourself and those most at risk

    COVID continues to be a part of our lives. Follow the 6 steps to protect yourself and those most at risk.

    ](/coronavirus-covid-19-victoria)

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    ### Oral health for children and teenagers

    Oral health resources to help you care for your child or teenager's teeth.

    ](/oral-health-resources-children-and-teenagers)

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    ### Conception, pregnancy and birth

    Everything you need to know about the pregnancy journey, from conception through to birth.

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