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Rocherlea Industrial Area lead exposure event
Recent testing in the Rocherlea Industrial area has found lead in the dust in the local environment. While there is no evidence of harm to the community, this has prompted further testing by the Environment Protection Authority (EPA), to determine the extent of environmental contamination and any actions required to keep the community safe.
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TAZREACH Newsletter - August 2023
August 2023 newsletter from TAZREACH at the Department of Health (Tasmania).
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Tasmanian community urged to be on alert for recalled poppy seed
Several brands and products of poppy seeds have been recalled nationally, with consumers advised not to eat affected products.
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TAZREACH Newsletter - June 2023
June 2023 newsletter from TAZREACH at the Department of Health (Tasmania).
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TAZREACH Newsletter - March 2023
March 2023 newsletter from TAZREACH at the Department of Health (Tasmania).
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Confirmed case of measles in Launceston
Public Health has confirmed a case of measles was diagnosed in Launceston on 22 February 2023.
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Update 1 – Premier of Tasmania
February update on the progress being made to improve the safety of children and young people in our health settings.
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COVID-19 Primary Care alert from the Director of Public Health
A COVID-19 Primary Care alert from the Deputy Director of Public Health.
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Alert from the Director of Public Health for Residential Aged Care providers
An alert from the Director of Public Health (Tasmania) for Residential Aged Care providers.
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Alert from the Director of Public Health for disability residential settings
An alert from the Deputy Director of Public Health for Disability Residential Settings
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Alert: Food Recall - Poppy Seeds
Several brands and products of poppy seeds have been recalled nationally, with consumers advised not to eat affected products.
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Alert: Severe reactions after consuming drinks made from poppy seeds
Danger: Do not consume large amounts of raw poppy seeds such as home-made poppy seed tea.
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Alert from the State Health Commander for Post COVID-19 Syndrome Navigation Service
An update from the State Health Commander for Post COVID-19 Syndrome Navigation Service.
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Derwent Estuary fish limits
A health alert for Derwent Estuary fish limits and your health from the Department of Health (Tasmania).
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December 2020 COPMM newsletter
Read the Christmas 2020 edition of the Council of Obstetric and Paediatric Mortality and Morbidity (COPMM) newsletter.
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Pharmaceutical Services Branch Newsletter - December 2020
Read about the move to electronically transmitted prescriptions, Poisons List amendments and more in the December 2020 Pharmaceutical Services Branch newsletter.
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April 2020 COPMM newsletter
Read the Easter 2020 edition of the Council of Obstetric and Paediatric Mortality and Morbidity (COPMM) newsletter.
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Pharmaceutical Services Branch Newsletter - March 2020
Read about the impacts of COVID-19, Poisons List amendments and more in the March 2020 Pharmaceutical Services Branch newsletter.