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Public Health Services

 

Baw Baw Shire Council Public Health Unit provides a variety of services to residents, businesses and visitors and is committed to continually improving the standard and quality of environmental and public health within the Shire.

Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) - Community Information

Community information about the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) disease.

Headlice

Information about how to recognise and treat headlice.

Health and Nuisance Complaints

Information about health and nuisance complaints.

Immunisations

Council runs immunisation programs to provide a range of services for vaccine preventable diseases.

Heatwaves

Information about heatwaves and where you can get help to prevent heat stress.

Syringe Safety

Information about syringe safety, including locations for disposing of used syringes throughout the municipality.

Smoke Free Areas

A 12 month trial of smoke free outdoor areas in the Baw Baw Shire was undertaken from 1 August 2011.

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Baw Baw Shire Council
PO Box 304
Warragul VIC 3820

Toll Free: 1300 BAW BAW (1300 229 229)

Tel: +61 3 5624 2411

Fax: +61 3 5622 3654
Email: bawbaw@bawbawshire.vic.gov.au

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