Japanese encephalitis and other mosquito-borne viruses likely to rise after record-breaking Queensland rain
The latest data from Queensland Health shows the number of confirmed dengue fever cases this year are more than four times ...
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Tributes flow for Bowen truck driver who died of Japanese encephalitis Virus
A dearly loved truck driver and community stalwart is being remembered as someone who “would bend over backwards for you” ...
Bowen man likely died from Japanese encephalitis but local exposure uncertain
A Bowen man has become the first in Queensland thought to have died from Japanese encephalitis since 2022. Public health ...
Japanese encephalitis death in SEQ recorded, second in Qld
The second likely death from the mosquito-borne Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) has been recorded in South East Queensland, ...
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Australia Braces for a Deadly Viral Threat Spurred by Cyclone Alfred
The Japanese encephalitis virus, which is relatively new to Australia, poses a significant health risk to a naïve population.
Health authorities warn of Japanese Encephalitis Virus after Bowen man dies
A Bowen man has become the first person to die from a probable case of Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) in Queensland, a disease spread through bites from mosquitoes.
Foreign Office warns UK tourists after multiple cases of 'fatal' brain infection
A second "fatal" case of Japanese encephalitis has been reported in New South Wales, while three cases of Murray Valley ...
Flu cases soar as pharmacists urge Aussies to get the jab
If you haven’t gotten the flu shot, now may be the time. A record number of influenza cases has been reported in Australia, ...
Free flu vaccines as cases soar to record high
The Immunisation Coalition will be hosting a free Flu Vaccination Day during the last week of April to counteract the record ...