Expanded Access to Free Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine
As the mosquito season continues, the New South Wales Government is expanding and simplifying access to the free Japanese encephalitis (JE) vaccine to better protect residents in high-risk regional areas. Five additional Local Government Areas (LGAs) — Uralla, Glen Innes Severn, Kyogle, Lismore and Richmond Valley — have now been added to the eligibility list for the free JE vaccine. In addition, the criteria for accessing the vaccine have been simplified, making it easier for people in affected communities to receive protection. In NSW, the vaccine is available free of charge to individuals aged two months and older who live…