Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV)
Japanese encephalitis (JE) is caused by the Japanese encephalitis virus.
Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain tissue and is usually caused by an infection.
The virus is spread through mosquito bites.
Seasonal risk
Mosquitos are an active part of the Northern Territory (NT) environment.
The highest risk period is during the wet and early dry season.
Notifiable disease
JEV is a notifiable disease.
Vaccine
A free vaccine is available to eligible people, check your eligibility on the Northern Territory Government website.
Information for health professionals
| Type | Resource | Author |
|---|---|---|
| Webpage | Japanese encephalitis | Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care |
| Document | Japanese encephalitis fact sheet PDF (135.3 KB) | NT Health |
| Webpage | Japanese encephalitis | National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) |
| Document | Mosquito-borne diseases fact sheet PDF (181.7 KB) | NT Health |
| Tropical Health Orientation Manual for health practitioners in Northern Australia | Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) | Centre for Remote Health |
Information for the public
| Type | Resource | Author |
|---|---|---|
| Webpage | Japanese encephalitis | Northern Territory Government |
| Webpage | Free Japanese encephalitis vaccine information | Northern Territory Government |
| Document | Protect your baby from mosquito bites 2024 PDF (781.7 KB) | NT Health |
| Webpage | Japanese encephalitis | Health direct |
| Webpage | Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) vaccines | Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care |
Contact
Contact the Public Health Unit’s Centre for Disease Control.
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