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29 December 2024
Japanese encephalitis infections higher than first thought

THE state Health Department has opened up vaccine eligibility for Japanese encephalitis (JEV) following the results of recent research.

More than 800 people in northern Victoria recently participated in a survey, which included blood work and a questionnaire.

The results indicated around one in thirty had signs of previous infection, suggesting many more people in the community than first expected h...

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