Free vaccinations for the Japanese Encephalitis virus are now available across parts of the Murraylands and Mallee.
Eligibility includes residents, landholders and workers in high-risk postcodes who spend long periods outdoors where mosquito bites are more likely.
SA Health is urging people to protect themselves before the peak of mosquito season.
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Symptoms can include fever, seizures and neurological complications, but most cases show no signs of infection.
To find out whether you are eligible for a free vaccine, click here.
The first national detection for the 2025/2026 summer season was announced today, with the virus found in a trap in rural Victoria.
