changes to australians health

By kushbeer

  • bubonic plague outbreak- strict quarantine

  • pioneering work to prevent silicosis lung problems in miners

  • mass vaccination for diphtheria

  • Pharmaceutical Benefits act

  • mass vaccination for pertussis

  • pregnant women got medical checks to improve the outcomes for mothers and babies.

  • Period: to

    tuberculosis was reduced with X-ray checks and vaccination around Australia

  • mass vaccination for measles

  • public health campaigns about the dangers of smoking

  • Secretary Bernie McKay banned smoking in Health buildings, the start of smoke-free government buildings

  • medical training moved outside capital cities to bring more doctors to rural areas

  • covid 19 vaccine mandate

  • covid 19- strict lockdown