Information for the public
For up-to-date information about influenza outbreaks in Australia, and the actions you can take to protect yourself, your family and the community go to the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing Pandemic Influenza website. The guidance provided is based on current information and is subject to change based on ongoing surveillance and risk assessment.
For immediate advice please call the national hotline: 180 2007
Information for health professionals
The Department of Health and Ageing provides information regarding:
- clinical description and diagnosis
- preparing your practice
- preparing your pharmacy
- antivirals and vaccines
- availability and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Download: Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) information for general practitioners (Adobe PDF document - 508KB)
You can read further information on our Pandemic webpage, or download the:NT Special Counter Disaster Plan for Human Pandemic Influenza
