Just when you thought talking about viruses was a thing of the past, a new illness spread through mosquito bites has resurfaced in Australia amid all of the wet and humid weather.
Japanese Encephalitis was first discovered over 100 years ago, but its sudden resurgence particularly down the east coast is causing some concern among the scientific community and the public, but how worried should you be?
The Quicky speaks to two experts in infectious diseases to learn more about Japanese Encephalitis Virus or 'JEV' as it's also known, to find out how widespread it could become, and whether you need to ask for a vaccine to keep you and your family safe.
CREDITS
Host: Claire Murphy
With thanks to:
Professor Jason Mackenzie - International expert on flavivirus and norovirus replication and pathogenesis at the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity
Dr Michelle Giles - Professor and clinical appointments at Alfred Health, Monash Health and the Royal Women’s Hospital, and an Infectious Diseases Physician
Producer: Claire Murphy
Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane
Audio Producer: Jacob Round
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