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14 November 2025

Public health advice after recall of children's sand products
WA Health is urging Western Australians to take precautions following an Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) recall notice issued on 13 November for children’s coloured sand products that may contain asbestos.
6 November 2025

Measles alert
Measles typically develops around 10 days after being exposed to the virus, but this can vary from 7 to 18 days.
3 November 2025

No Falls November
Health staff play an important role in falls prevention. Throughout the month of November, health professionals across WA will be promoting the Stay On Your Feet falls prevention message.

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14 November 2025

WA Health advice regarding contaminated sand products
Following a recall notice published by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission yesterday (November 13) over children’s sand products that may contain asbestos, WA Health is asking the public to follow health advice.
11 November 2025

Don’t Fall for the “Five-Second Rule”: WA Health busts food safety myths
WA Health is reminding Western Australians to stay alert to common food safety myths as part of Australian Food Safety Week 2025.
8 November 2025

National Whooping Cough Day highlights importance of vaccination
WA Health is joining forces with health experts across the country to mark National Whooping Cough Day – a timely reminder of the importance of staying up to date with whooping cough vaccination.

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