Infectious Diseases
Key issues
Pertussis (whooping cough) notifications are up by over 50 per cent so far this year compared to 2007. In July there were 67 outbreaks of gastroenteritis from various causes. For information on these and other current infectious disease issues, see the latest Infectious Diseases Report (July 2008) below.
Reports
The following reports are produced periodically:
- Respiratory illness in NSW Emergency Departments, Winter 2008
Although respiratory illnesses have many causes, one well-known factor in the seasonal increase in respiratory illness in the community is the circulation of influenza viruses. For further information on influenza see see influenza fact sheet
- Infectious Diseases Report (July 2008)
- Influenza Report 6 to 12 September 2008 (19 September 2008)
- Priorities for Communicable Disease Control in New South Wales 2003