Alerts, advisories and recalls
A health alert advises the Victorian community of an issue that is urgent, poses an immediate threat to public health and requires an immediate response.
A health advisory is less urgent than an alert and provides advice to the health sector and Victorian public.
A heat health alert is issued when forecast heatwave conditions are likely to impact human health.
Environmental health - Heat health alert status
Heat Health Surveillance System report
Food recalls
The department regulates food safety in Victoria, in partnership with and local government and Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ).
About the Chief Health Officer
The Chief Health Officer promotes and protects public health in Victoria by providing health information and alerts as well as strategic advice to the Victorian Government on matters relative to public health and wellbeing.
Chief Health Officer publications
The Office of the Chief Health Officer commissions or develops publications on matters relevant to the statutory role of Chief Health Officer.
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