Pneumonia

• Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)
  
  Avian influenza, or 'bird flu', is an infectious viral disease that normally affects only birds.  Since 2003, outbreaks of the H5N1 strain of avian influenza in poultry have occurred in a number of countries throughout Asia, Africa and ...



• Chickenpox and Immunisation
  
  Information about immunisation to protect against chickenpox.



• Haemophilus influenzae type b and immunisation
  
  Information about immunisation to protect against Haemophilus influenzae type b.



• Hendra Virus Infection
  
  Hendra virus was discovered following an outbreak of illness in a large racing stable in the suburb of Hendra, Brisbane in 1994. The natural host for Hendra virus is the flying fox. The virus can spread from flying foxes to horses and, ...



• Histoplasmosis
  
  Histoplasmosis is an infectious disease of the lungs caused by a soil-based fungus called Histoplasma capsulatum. The infection results in mild illness in most people but sometimes can spread to other parts of the body (disseminated ...



• Influenza (The Flu)
  
  Influenza or 'the flu' is a highly contagious disease caused by infection from influenza type A or B (or rarely C) virus. These viruses infect the upper airways and lungs but can also affect other parts of the body. In Australia, outbreaks of ...



• Melioidosis
  
  Melioidosis is a disease caused by a bacterium called Burkholderia pseudomallei, a germ which is found in soil. The disease occurs mostly in tropical areas, including north Queensland, but it occasionally occurs in other places including ...



• Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - Human Swine Influenza
  
  Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 (human swine influenza) is a new type of influenza virus.



• Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Human Swine Influenza: Information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders
  
  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders are at higher risk of serious illness from Human Swine Influenza. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders are more likely to have other illnesses that can lead to more serious ...



• Pneumococcal disease and immunisation
  
  Information about immunisation to protect against pneumococcal disease.



• Pneumonia
  
  Pneumonia is a type of lung infection, caused by a virus or bacteria. The lungs are filled with thousands of tubes, called bronchi, which end in smaller sacs called alveoli. Each one has a fine mesh of capillaries. This is where oxygen is added ...



• School Based Vaccination Program - Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccination - Year 10 students
  
  Information about diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (whooping cough) (dTpa) vaccination offered to Year 10 students through the School Based Vaccination Program.



• School Based Vaccination Program - Varicella (chickenpox) vaccination - Year 8 students
  
  Information about varicella vaccination chickenpox offered to Year 8 students through the School Based Vaccination Program.



• Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome SARS
  
  Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is caused by a virus called SARS-associated coronovirus. The disease first appeared in southern China in late 2002, then spread to 28 other countries, with 774 deaths from more than 8,000 cases. ...

Last updated: 22 May, 2012
Last reviewed: 22 May, 2012