Mosquito-borne dise​as​es

Keep mozzies awa​y. Take the steps to protect.
Spray up, cover up, screen up.

Mosquitoes are a health hazard. Some mosquitoes in NSW carry diseases that can make you very sick. Protect yourself and your family from mozzies in four easy steps - spray up, cover up, screen up and clean up.​​​

Mosquito-borne diseases

Mosquitoes can transmit serious diseases that are spread to humans through mosquito bites. A number of mosquito-borne viruses have been identified in NSW.

Since December 2024, there have been detections of Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) and Murray Valley encephalitis in mosquitoes and animals in NSW.

See Mosquitoes are a health hazard for more information on bite prevention and wound management.

Mosquito-borne diseases in NSW

Current as at: Friday 20 December 2024
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