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Hot summer after wet spring — plus flooding — leads to warning about mosquito-borne viruses in South Australia
1 year, 11 months ago

Hot summer after wet spring — plus flooding — leads to warning about mosquito-borne viruses in South Australia

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South Australian authorities are warning the public to be on alert after an increase in the number of cases of mosquito-borne viruses being detected in people and mosquitoes. Key points: More cases of mosquito-borne diseases have been detected SA Health is recommending against swimming in Lake Bonney after algae reappeared The Princes Highway may flood next to Lake Albert Twenty-eight …

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Foot-and-mouth disease is far from Australia's only biosecurity risk — here are the other threats
2 years, 4 months ago

Foot-and-mouth disease is far from Australia's only biosecurity risk — here are the other threats

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Foot-and-mouth disease might be dominating the headlines, but Australian officials say there are other diseases on our doorstep to watch out for. Dr Murray said record rainfall this winter had created a "perfect storm" for JEV to spread, which could lead to a greater number of infections in humans. University of Queensland professor Tim Mahony said it was one of …

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Japanese encephalitis virus detected in feral pigs in the NT's West Daly region
2 years, 8 months ago

Japanese encephalitis virus detected in feral pigs in the NT's West Daly region

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The first active cases of Japanese Encephalitis have been detected in the Northern Territory, after a small number of feral pigs in the West Daly region have tested positive to the virus. Key points: JEV isn't transmitted from person to person or from eating infected meat Active cases have been detected in a small number of NT pigs A fatal …

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Japanese encephalitis vaccine trial could stretch limited stock, reduce cost
2 years, 8 months ago

Japanese encephalitis vaccine trial could stretch limited stock, reduce cost

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As cases of Japanese encephalitis virus spread in Australia, there are concerns the high cost of the vaccine is putting some people off getting the jab. Key points: The virus has infected animals in dozens of Australian piggeries The trial could bring the price of a jab down to about $80 Three people have died so far from 33 confirmed …

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Veterinary students denied free access to Japanese encephalitis vaccine
2 years, 9 months ago

Veterinary students denied free access to Japanese encephalitis vaccine

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A veterinary student who was denied free access to the Japanese encephalitis vaccine, despite working directly with livestock, says the eligibility criteria should be expanded. Key points: Veterinary students have been told they do not fall under the eligibility requirements for a free Japanese encephalitis vaccine Students must conduct placements working with animals as part of their study There have …

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SA confirms first Japanese encephalitis virus death amid four new JEV cases
2 years, 9 months ago

SA confirms first Japanese encephalitis virus death amid four new JEV cases

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South Australian health authorities have confirmed four further cases of the mosquito-borne disease Japanese encephalitis, including the state's first death. Key points: There have been eight confirmed JEV cases in SA Five remain in hospital, and another two encephalitis cases are under investigation Health authorities have now confirmed a suspected fatal case The death was of a person who authorities …

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Japanese encephalitis: What you need to know about vaccines for the mosquito-borne virus
2 years, 9 months ago

Japanese encephalitis: What you need to know about vaccines for the mosquito-borne virus

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For a long time, vaccination against the Japanese encephalitis virus has mostly only been available through travel doctors, for people heading overseas. Now the federal government is targeting priority, "high risk" groups, including: workers at piggeries, pork abattoirs, or pork-processing plants people who live at or need to visit one of those locations workers who deal directly or indirectly with …

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Vaccination and 'fogging mosquitoes' key tools for pig farmers tackling Japanese encephalitis
2 years, 9 months ago

Vaccination and 'fogging mosquitoes' key tools for pig farmers tackling Japanese encephalitis

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Piggery workers are getting vaccinated and abattoirs have increased spraying programs to prevent the spread of the potentially deadly Japanese encephalitis virus. Key points: Pig farmers and abattoir workers take up vaccination rollout as Japanese encephalitis virus grows Processors increase spraying for mosquitoes to prevent the spread of JEV Farmers keen for consumers to know the disease doesn't affect pork …

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Victorian man dies from Japanese encephalitis virus, Department of Health says, investigation underway
2 years, 9 months ago

Victorian man dies from Japanese encephalitis virus, Department of Health says, investigation underway

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A Victorian man in his 60s has died from the Japanese encephalitis virus, the first recorded death of the rare virus in the state. Key points: The man died on February 28 in northern Victoria Investigations are underway into how he contracted the mosquito-borne virus A leading virologist says the arrival of JEV in Australia is unprecedented The man, from …

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Two NSW residents diagnosed with Japanese encephalitis virus
2 years, 9 months ago

Two NSW residents diagnosed with Japanese encephalitis virus

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NSW's first-ever locally acquired human cases of the potentially deadly Japanese encephalitis virus have been detected in a man and a child living near the border with Victoria. Key points: Health authorities expect more cases to be diagnosed over the next few days NSW Health says people must avoid being bitten by mosquitoes The virus outbreak has been declared an …

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Japanese encephalitis declared a communicable disease of national significance
2 years, 9 months ago

Japanese encephalitis declared a communicable disease of national significance

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Australia's acting chief medical officer has triggered a vaccine rollout for the mosquito-borne pig and human disease Japanese encephalitis, declaring it an "incident of national significance". Key points: After briefing the national Cabinet, the CMO declared the unfolding situation a communicable disease of national significance What follows is mosquito surveillance and control and vaccination for those at risk Japanese encephalitis …

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Japanese encephalitis virus detected in Qld, NSW and Vic piggeries
2 years, 9 months ago

Japanese encephalitis virus detected in Qld, NSW and Vic piggeries

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A virus that can leave piglets stillborn and horses with anorexia has been detected in southern Australia for the first time. Key points: JEV is a mosquito-borne viral disease that mostly occurs in pigs and horses, but can cause disease in people and rarely in other animals Animals and people become infected through the bite of infected mosquitoes It cannot …

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Warning about mosquito-borne viruses in SA, Victoria and NSW after one person dies and seven sent to hospital
2 years, 9 months ago

Warning about mosquito-borne viruses in SA, Victoria and NSW after one person dies and seven sent to hospital

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One person has died and seven others have been badly affected by mosquito-borne viruses that are increasingly being detected in south-east Australia. Key points: One person has died of acute encephalitis connected with a mosquito-borne virus Kokobera virus has been detected in the Riverland There has been a large number of Ross River virus cases SA Health said the La …

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