Sexual Health2020-01-02T02:14:43+00:00

Sexual Health

Sexually transmissible diseases are the most common of all notifiable diseases. The infections are often asymptomatic and they affect marginalised or disadvantaged groups and communities to a disproportionate extent.  Approaches to sexual health prevention and control are therefore carefully tailored, coordinated and evaluated.

The Metro North Public Health Unit has a key role in linking the many community-based organisations, care providers and education providers involved in sexual health.  This results in less duplication and services which are better targeted and specialised to the needs of the client group.  Integration of prevention, health care and follow up is a key feature of a successful sexual health program.

  • Case management of high risk sexually transmissible infection.
  • Direct support and advice to general practitioners and other care providers on a case by case basis.
  • Contact tracing support and training.
  • Specialised syphilis surveillance services.

Resources

Title Author
Sexual health and HIV services Metro North Hospital and Health Service
Sexual health information for health professionals Queensland Health
Sexual health information for the public Queensland Health

Videos

Preparing for the flu season

In this short video Public Health Physician Dr James Smith from Metro North Public Health Unit speaks about the important measures aged care facilities can take to help prepare.

A practical guide to catch up vaccination

Are your children’s vaccinations up to date? This video provides a practical guide to develop a catch-up schedule for a child who is behind with vaccinations.

HRIG Administration

This video provides a practical guide for clinicians on the administration of rabies immunoglobulin as part of post-exposure prophylaxis.

Contact us

Phone: (07) 3624 1111
Fax: (07) 3624 1159
Postal Address: Locked Bag 2, Stafford DC 4053
Email: MNPHU_BusinessServices@
health.qld.gov.au

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