Two people have died from Murray Valley Encephalitis (MVE) in Western Australia, prompting a health warning for anyone visiting the northern parts of the state.
Anyone living in, or planning to travel to northern WA has been advised to protect against mosquito bites and be aware of mosquito-borne diseases.
There is no effective treatment or vaccine for the rare but serious virus, so the best prevention is to avoid mosquito bites where possible.Department of Health Acting Managing Scientist Dr Jay Nicholson said protection against mosquito bites was the best defence against MVE and other mosquito-borne viruses.
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