Chief Health Officer, Victoria

Official account of the Office of the Victorian Chief Health Officer. Owned by @VicGovDH. Tweets prior to 1/1/25 shared by previous CHO.

[Victorian Department of Health @VicGovDH]

Three people in separate incidents have recently required emergency care because they experienced heroin overdose after using what they thought was cocaine.

Heroin is an opioid that can produce life-threatening toxic effects.

Learn more: https://t.co/mhOIK1RIeS

[Victorian Department of Health @VicGovDH]

Eligibility to receive a free Japanese encephalitis vaccine has been temporarily expanded until 30 June 2026 to include people who plan to visit any of the 24 high-risk local government areas in Victoria for outdoor recreation.

More: https://t.co/AgNiFEx6P7

[Victorian Department of Health @VicGovDH]

There has been an update to active public exposures sites for measles cases in Victoria.

People who have visited an active site should monitor for symptoms of measles and follow health advice.

Full list of exposure sites: https://t.co/7H9YSKvAc0

[Victorian Department of Health @VicGovDH]

There is an increased risk of measles in Victoria, especially in metropolitan Melbourne.

Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and others against measles.

More: https://t.co/R97zNqpQQD

[Victorian Department of Health @VicGovDH]

There is an ongoing risk of measles linked to overseas and interstate travel, including transmission occurring from exposures on inbound international flights and airport settings.

The public exposure sites web page will be updated on an ongoing basis: https://t.co/Co3YlRWuHq

[Victorian Department of Health @VicGovDH]

There has been a recent increase in measles cases linked to overseas travel, with a total of six cases to date in 2026.

For the full list of exposure sites, symptoms to monitor, and information about vaccinations, visit: https://t.co/zLbcblDx5p

[Victorian Department of Health @VicGovDH]

Three new measles cases in recently returned overseas travellers have been reported in Victoria.

For the full list of exposure sites, symptoms to monitor, and information about vaccinations, visit: https://t.co/kgv7zPC06x

[Victorian Department of Health @VicGovDH]

Victoria is experiencing a rare heatwave event. Extreme heat can affect anybody, especially those more at-risk such as people over 65, babies, young children, pregnant women and more.

To keep you and others safe, visit: https://t.co/hM0TGheLiZ

[Victorian Department of Health @VicGovDH]

There has been an update to active public exposures sites for measles cases in Victoria.

People who have visited an active site should monitor for symptoms of measles and follow health advice.

Full list of exposure sites: https://t.co/7H9YSKvAc0

[Victorian Department of Health @VicGovDH]

A new measles case has been reported in Victoria in a returned traveller from South-East Asia.

For the full list of exposure sites, symptoms to monitor, and information about vaccinations, visit: https://t.co/hQLK7Y4sAk

[Victorian Department of Health @VicGovDH]

A new measles case has been reported in Victoria in an adult who likely acquired their infection overseas during travel to Bali.  

For the full list of exposure sites, symptoms to monitor, and information about vaccinations, visit: https://t.co/BfHqyWBCZP

[Victorian Department of Health @VicGovDH]

ATAGI have reported that a counterfeit rabies vaccine has been circulating in India since 1 Nov 2023.

Those who received a rabies vaccine in India from this date may not be fully protected against rabies and are advised to get replacement doses.

More: https://t.co/t461MPIXbi

[Victorian Department of Health @VicGovDH]

Developing storms and high pollen levels mean there is a higher risk of thunderstorm asthma in central weather district this afternoon.

Stay up to date at VicEmergency: https://t.co/nsL2BS9Oji

[Victorian Department of Health @VicGovDH]

High-dose MDMA capsules and pills are circulating in Victoria.

Higher doses can lead to life-threatening hyperthermia, especially in very hot or humid conditions.

Learn more to reduce the risk of harm: https://t.co/UacGqsxaIp

[Victorian Department of Health @VicGovDH]

There has been a national recall of Parilla Fresh alfalfa sprouts linked to Salmonella infections.

Victorians are being urged not to consume various alfalfa sprouts and to monitor for symptoms.

More info: https://t.co/aimygN3H9L

[Victorian Department of Health @VicGovDH]

A high risk of epidemic thunderstorm asthma has been forecast for Northern Country weather district today, with moderate forecasts in Mallee, Wimmera and North Central.

Stay up to date at @VicEmergency: https://t.co/nsL2BS9Oji

[Victorian Department of Health @VicGovDH]

There has been an increase in mpox cases notified in Victoria, with 10 cases reported from mid-September 2025, including 9 cases locally acquired in metropolitan Melbourne.

Learn more about Mpox, including immunisation providers and symptoms: https://t.co/Plh1FB8dC2

[Victorian Department of Health @VicGovDH]

Two blue ‘M30’ tablets were recently tested. One contained N-desethyl isotonitazene & the other contained protonitazene

Nitazenes are novel synthetic opioids that can produce life-threatening toxic effects - often 100-200 times as potent as heroin

More: https://t.co/lFDyM2a7Jg

[Victorian Department of Health @VicGovDH]

A new measles case has been reported in Victoria in an adult who likely acquired their infection overseas after travel to Europe and Bali.

For the full list of exposure sites, symptoms to monitor for, and information about vaccinations, visit: https://t.co/tWmxIEaa53

[Victorian Department of Health @VicGovDH]

There has been an increase in mpox cases notified in Victoria, with 8 cases reported from mid July 2025, including 5 cases locally acquired in metropolitan Melbourne.

More: https://t.co/o2HoKVErdo

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