The interim Australian Centre for Disease Control (CDC)

Safeguarding Australia from human diseases and public health threats.

The interim CDC

The interim CDC aims to improve the health of all Australians by working to protect the country from health threats.

What we do

Find out about the role of the interim CDC and our key areas of responsibility.

Who we engage with

Find out how the interim CDC is engaging with key Australian communities and stakeholders.

News

News

Antibiotics won’t do for colds and flu

Article
Getting that tickle in your throat, those telling shivers or that annoying blocked nose never sparks joy. But if you get a viral respiratory infection, like a cold or the flu, remember – antibiotics are not the answer.

A new National Immunisation Strategy for a healthier Australia

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The Australian Government has released its new National Immunisation Strategy to guide Australia’s fight against vaccine-preventable diseases over the next 5 years.