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Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) – Know the facts about JEV and stay safe
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Publication date:
December 16, 2022
Post Type:
data sheet
Description:
Mozzies are not only annoying, they can also transmit harmful viruses to humans, such as JEV. It can be a nasty disease, so it’s important that we know as much as possible about JEV, how to avoid it, its symptoms and what to do if you have it.
Here are eight common myths about JEV and the facts you need to stay safe.
- MYTH: Even if I have JEV, it’s not that serious.
- MYTH: I don’t live near a piggery or a water channel, so I’m not really at risk.
- MYTH: People can get JEV from animals like pigs, birds, and even other people.
- MYTH: You can get JEV by eating infected pork or poultry.
- MYTH: JEV is from Japan.
- MYTH: JEV is seasonal.
- MYTH: There is no vaccination for JEV.
- MYTH: There is nothing you can do to prevent JEV.
Now that you know the facts about JEV, help keep our crowd safe by looking for symptoms and following tips to avoid motion sickness.
Learn more about Japanese encephalitis virus at health.gov.au.