AS high-risk areas in regional Victoria are experiencing a prolonged mosquito season this year due to recent flooding, eligibility to receive a free Japanese encephalitis vaccine has been temporarily expanded to include people who plan to visit any of the 24 affected local government areas for outdoor recreation.
This follows a similar move in NSW (PD 20 Mar), and is in place until 30 Jun.
The state's Department of Health has also updated its measles public exposure sites listing, and in the face of a growing number of cases locally and worldwide, is urging the public to seek advice about vaccination.
Healthcare professionals should also be alert for potential cases of measles.
See the list HERE.
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