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First wind, then rain. Next come the mozzies – here’s how to reduce your risk of bites and infections

While some parts of southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales are still on alert for flooding, others are starting the difficult clean-up process as flood waters recede.

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Mozzies may be carrying Japanese encephalitis this summer. Here’s what to know if you’re spending time outdoors

Mozzies may be carrying Japanese encephalitis this summer. Here’s what to know if you’re spending time outdoors

A Victorian man is reportedly in a critical condition in hospital after contracting Japanese encephalitis from a mosquito bite.

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Infant dies from Murray Valley encephalitis in Northern Territory's Big Rivers region

Infant dies from Murray Valley encephalitis in Northern Territory's Big Rivers region

Health officials say there have now been four cases, inlcuding two fatal, of the disease this year in the Northern Territory compared to two cases in the previous five years.

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Toddler dies after being bitten by mosquito as health officials issue warning

A toddler in Australia's Northern Territory has become the third person this year in the country to die from the mosquito-borne virus Murray Valley encephalitis with health authorities issuing a warning

West Australian child dies from Murray Valley encephalitis

A child from the West Kimberley dies from Murray Valley encephalitis, a rare mosquito-borne infection.

Third Victorian dies from Murray Valley encephalitis

A Victorian man in his 70s has died after potentially being exposed to infectious mosquitoes in the state's north.

Murray Valley encephalitis claims second life in Victoria

A second woman has died from Murray Valley encephalitis and a man is in hospital with the virus as more suspected cases are investigated. A woman in her

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Second death from Murray Valley encephalitis confirmed

Second death from Murray Valley encephalitis confirmed

A second woman has died and a man is in hospital in Victoria after contracting Murray Valley encephalitis, the deadly mosquito-borne virus.

Man in hospital with Murray Valley encephalitis, first NSW case of the virus since 2011

Man in hospital with Murray Valley encephalitis, first NSW case of the virus since 2011

A New South Wales man is in hospital after becoming infected with the first transmission of Murray Valley encephalitis in the state since 2011.

First fatal Murray Valley encephalitis case in decades

First fatal Murray Valley encephalitis case in decades

A woman from north west Victoria who died earlier this month was the first person to contract Murray Valley encephalitis in the state almost five decades.

Victorian woman dies from Murray Valley encephalitis in state's first death since 1974

Victorian woman dies from Murray Valley encephalitis in state's first death since 1974

Victorian health authorities have warned communities in the state's north-west to take precautions against mosquito bites as tests confirm a woman in her 60s who died earlier this month had the virus.

Health alert after dangerous virus detected in the NT

Health alert after dangerous virus detected in the NT

NT Health officials have issued a health alert after a person died with the potentially deadly Murray Valley encephalitis.

NT Health issue Murray Valley encephalitis alert after person's death

NT Health issue Murray Valley encephalitis alert after person's death

Authorities are urging people to apply insect repellent and wear long-sleeved shirts if venturing near mosquito-prone areas, after a fatal case of the brain infection was diagnosed in the Top End.

'Significant risk' to Mildura as Murray Valley encephalitis mosquito detections grow

'Significant risk' to Mildura as Murray Valley encephalitis mosquito detections grow

Health authorities warn there is a "very high" risk of human cases of Murray Valley encephalitis in coming weeks, as detections rise in the northern Victorian city of Mildura.

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Murray Valley encephalitis virus detected in mosquitoes along river in South Australia

Following detections in NSW and Victoria, the Murray Valley encephalitis virus has now been found in mosquitoes in five council regions along the river in South Australia.

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Murray Valley encephalitis has been detected in mozzies in NSW and Victoria. Here's what you need to know

Where there’s water, you’ll find mosquitoes – including some that transmit viruses that can make us seriously ill.

Japanese encephalitis, Murray Valley encephalitis concerning but risk of death low, mosquito experts say

Japanese encephalitis and Murray Valley encephalitis have health authorities concerned. We spoke to the experts to find out everything you need to know about the viruses.

Murray Valley Encephalitis virus detected in Victoria, one day after NSW

Mildura Rural City Council is urging people to avoid getting bitten by mosquitoes, after Murray Valley Encephalitis virus was detected in the area.

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Virus warning as mosquito numbers explode

Australians are being warned to protect themselves against mosquitoes as rainfall, flooding and hot temperatures create a boom of the disease-carrying insects.

New Murray Valley encephalitis detection prompts NSW Health warning about mosquitoes

People are advised to prevent any mosquito bites as the rare but potentially fatal Murray Valley encephalitis is detected in the town of Menindee, where a flood emergency is underway.

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