Japanese encephalitis virus

Japanese encephalitis virus

Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) is spread to humans through mosquito bites.

It may cause a rare and potentially life-threatening infection of the brain.

Moira Shire Council is offering Japanese Encephalitis vaccination to eligible residents via appointment at centres across the shire.

You are eligible for free JE vaccination if you:

  • live in high-risk areas of Victoria and meet additional criteria
  • live or work at properties with pigs
  • work in mosquito surveillance or control
  • are going to high-risk areas for seasonal work.

A Medicare card is not required for a free JE vaccine.

For more information about JE vaccine eligibility criteria and how to access the vaccine, visit https://www.health.vic.gov.au/infectious-diseases/japanese-encephalitis

 

Please call (03) 5871 9222 to schedule your appointment.

 

Please note, due to changes in vaccine distribution advised by the Health Department, Moira Shire Council are no longer able to supply vaccine to residents who are pregnant, immunocompromised or receiving cancer treatment. Residents within this group who have received one dose of the vaccine through Council and have appointments already scheduled are still able to receive their second dose.

Residents wishing to receive the 2 dose schedule should contact their GP to determine eligibility.

 

Moira Shire Council encourages all residents to continue to follow the recommendations of the Department of Health and remind residents that Japanese Encephalitis vaccination does not provide protection against other mosquito borne disease. 

 

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Infectious Diseases Epidemiology and Surveillance (IDEAS)

The Victorian Government Department of Health website includes the Blue Book (Guidelines for the control of infectious diseases), along with various other fact sheets, guidelines, standards and legislation for the investigation, control and prevention of infectious diseases in a range of settings.

Detailed surveillance reports are available on the Department of Health website (updated daily), along with requirements and methods for notifying diseases.

 

Information on Mosquito Borne Diseases & Mosquito Control

Don't Wing It - mosquito borne diseases

Mosquito control

 

Water quality testing

We monitor water quality in public swimming pools and investigate incidences of infectious disease.

For more information, please give us a call on 5871 9222.

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