Japanese encephalitis virus has been detected in a mosquito sample in Lake Wyangan, New South Wales, collected on 3 December 2024.
This is a reminder to take mosquito-bite prevention measures in this summer season 24/7.
In addition, for travelers to Australia, the Swiss Expert Committee for Travel Medicine (ECMT) recommends a vaccination against JE for high-risk travellers such as:
- Work / extensive outdoor activities in the affected rural areas
- Long-term stays (>4 weeks) or during an ongoing outbreak
- For details, see SOP vaccination Japanese encephalitis (only available in HealthyTravel PRO)