Recent monitoring of mosquitoes has found Ross River virus activity in mosquito trappings in parts of Greater Western Sydney.
NSW Health Executive Director of Health Protection, Dr Kerryn Coleman, said that despite summer being over, mosquitoes are expected to stick around due to warm and wet weather conditions.
“The Easter long weekend and the school holidays are a time when many people travel, spend time outdoors, and take part in activities like camping and visiting parks, which can increase the risk of exposure to mosquitoes and mosquito bites,” Coleman said.
“The Ross River virus activity recently detected in greater Sydney is particularly concerning because of the density of the population, so with many people planning to be outdoors, we are encouraging them to take the necessary precautions not to get bitten.”
The JE vaccine is also free for anyone who lives or routinely works in various inland regions, as well as people who work in some high-risk occupations.
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