Prevention

A Melbourne and Sydney GP explains where Australia sits with mpox in 2026: the rename from monkeypox, the new clade Ib strain, current MVA-BN/JYNNEOS vaccine guidance, what to do if you only ever got one dose, when to test, and when to see a doctor.

Shigella outbreaks are spreading through gay and bisexual men in Australia and overseas, including drug-resistant strains. A Melbourne GP explains how it’s passed on through sex, what symptoms to watch for, when to seek urgent care, and how to lower your risk.