Eligibility for the Japanese encephalitis vaccine has been temporarily expanded until 31 July 2026, and eligibility criteria have been simplified to include anyone aged 2 months or older who lives or works in a high-risk local government area in Victoria.
To read the health advisory in full, visit Victorian Department of Health: Japanese encephalitis vaccine eligibility update.
For more information about Japanese encephalitis disease, transmission and prevention, visit MVEC: Japanese encephalitis.