http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2013/index.asp Latest Media Releases from NSW Health. For all media releases, visit http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2013/index.asp. en-AU http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2013/20130420_00.html Three people, all public hospital patients during early April, have been diagnosed with listeriosis. 20 Apr 13 http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2013/20130420_00.html http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2013/20130415_00.html   15 Apr 13 http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2013/20130415_00.html http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2013/20130402_00.html NSW Health is making it easier for parents to ensure their children are fully immunised on time with an innovative App that will help ensure they are protected against vaccine-preventable diseases such as whooping cough. 02 Apr 13 http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2013/20130402_00.html http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2013/20130328_00.html NSW Health is urging people who have had diarrhoea not to swim in pools until at least two weeks after they have fully recovered following an increase in cryptosporidiosis in NSW. 28 Mar 13 http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2013/20130328_00.html http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2013/20130327_02.html   27 Mar 13 http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2013/20130327_02.html http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2013/20130211_00.html Download video.Download audio. 11 Feb 13 http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2013/20130211_00.html http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2013/20130125_00.html   25 Jan 13 http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2013/20130125_00.html http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2013/20130118_01.html An ongoing national investigation has linked a further seven cases of listeria to soft cheeses.  There are now 18 cases of listeria infection nationally, and a link to batches of Jindi manufactured cheeses sold at delicatessens and supermarkets has been identified. 18 Jan 13 http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2013/20130118_01.html http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2013/20130111_00.html   11 Jan 13 http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2013/20130111_00.html http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2013/20130109_00.html   09 Jan 13 http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2013/20130109_00.html http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2012/20121224_00.html The Acting Chief Health Officer of NSW, Dr Tony Penna has advised today that GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has initiated a retail level recall of 10 batches of Ventolin and Asmol Inhalers due to a fault in the delivery mechanism leading to an inconsistent dose. In devices that are affected, the dose of the active medication - salbutamol - may not be delivered in full. In some cases, approximately one third of the normal dose may be delivered per puff of the inhaler. 24 Dec 12 http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2012/20121224_00.html http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2012/20121220_00.html   20 Dec 12 http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2012/20121220_00.html http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2012/20121218_02.html URGENT NATIONAL RECALL FOR VICTORIAN CHEESE PRODUCTS 18 Dec 12 http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2012/20121218_02.html http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2012/20121130_01.html NSW Health today welcomed the release of an independent study of the Lane Cove tunnel which has found that tunnel emissions have had a minimal impact on the respiratory health of residents living near the exhaust stacks and surrounding areas.  30 Nov 12 http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2012/20121130_01.html http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2012/20121129_00.html The Bureau of Meteorology is predicting parts of New South Wales will be affected by a heat wave over the coming days. 29 Nov 12 http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2012/20121129_00.html http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2012/20121122_02.html   22 Nov 12 http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2012/20121122_02.html http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2012/20121004_00.html NSW Health today stepped up efforts to combat NSW’s worst measles epidemic in 14 years by offering free vaccine at special clinics which have been established in the Campbelltown area. 04 Oct 12 http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2012/20121004_00.html http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2012/20120925_00.html For 16 weeks participants in the inaugural State Knockout Weight Loss Challenge committed to a healthy eating plan and training hard with the ultimate goal of losing weight and reducing their waist size. Today we are proud to announce the individual winners of the weight loss challenge. 25 Sep 12 http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2012/20120925_00.html http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2012/20120921_00.html NSW Health is appealing to people to ensure everyone in their family is properly immunised against measles. 21 Sep 12 http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2012/20120921_00.html http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2012/20120828_00.html NSW Health is warning of a gastroenteritis epidemic currently circulating around the state. 28 Aug 12 http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/2012/20120828_00.html