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  1. 17 February 2026 Medical workforce survey to guide future frontline supports

    Queensland Health is working to strengthen supports for its medical workforce, guided by the voices of clinicians working on the frontline across the state. The Queensland-first Medical Workforce Wellbeing Survey was undertaken last year among Queensland Health clinicians to provide a better understanding of their wellbeing and help target interventions where they are most needed.

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  2. 18 December 2025 Flu warning amid unseasonal increase in cases

    Queensland Health is encouraging people to stay at home if sick and practice good hygiene over the festive period amid an unseasonal increase in flu cases in recent weeks.

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  3. 17 December 2025 Heading outdoors this festive season? Don’t forget the insect repellent

    This year to date, more than 650 cases of Ross River virus infection and over 160 cases of Barmah Forest virus infection have been recorded.

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  4. 3 December 2025 Queenslanders urged to stay away from bats

    With summer heat and storm season underway, distressed or dead bats may be found on the ground – and Queensland Health is reminding people not to touch them under any circumstances.

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  5. 14 November 2025 Recall of children’s coloured sand products with detection of asbestos

    Queenslanders are being urged to safely dispose of various coloured sand products that may contain tremolite asbestos following a national recall.

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  6. 12 November 2025 Confirmed measles cases

    A Public Health Alert (PHA) has been issued following the confirmation of three confirmed cases of measles who attended the Jelly Roll Concert at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on Friday, 24 October 2025.

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  7. 8 November 2025 National recall of alfalfa sprouts linked to Salmonella infections

    Queenslanders are being urged not to consume various alfalfa sprouts produced by Parilla Fresh following a national recall due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recall follows a joint investigation by health and food regulatory authorities into an increase in an unusual type of Salmonella infection.

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  8. 7 November 2025 Schoolies heading overseas urged to make sure vaccinations are up to date

    Queensland Health is encouraging school-leavers and their families to make sure they are protected against vaccine-preventable diseases before travelling overseas for schoolies celebrations this year.

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  9. 31 October 2025 Brodifacoum poisoning investigation update

    It has been identified that these products were made in a home kitchen and were gifted or purchased very locally in the Logan area at a community level from mid-September 2025.

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  10. 24 October 2025 Brodifacoum poisoning investigation update

    Queensland Health is continuing to work with Queensland Police Service (QPS) to investigate the suspected brodifacoum poisoning cases.

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