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Japanese encephalitis has claimed a second life in NSW and been detected in Brisbane. What is it?

Japanese encephalitis spreads via mosquitoes. It has been detected in Brisbane’s eastern suburbs and claimed two lives in NSW. Here’s what you...

17.03.2025 8

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First wind, then rain. Next come the mozzies – here’s how to reduce your risk of bites and infections

Flood waters boost mosquito numbers. Disease outbreaks don’t always follow but it’s important to remove stagnant water from your property to...

11.03.2025 10

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Head lice are getting harder to kill. Here’s how to break the nit cycle

School’s back and that means head lice will once again plague households with primary school-aged children. Here’s what you can to do to bust...

27.02.2025 10

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Mozzies may be carrying Japanese encephalitis this summer. Here’s what to know if you’re spending time outdoors

Health authorities in Victoria and NSW are warning of an increased risk of potentially life threatening mosquito-borne disease. What can you do to...

12.01.2025 9

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Mosquito-borne diseases are on the rise. Here’s how collecting mozzies in your backyard can help science

Warm weather is here and mosquitoes are on the rise in Australia. Unseasonably large swarms are causing problems in some parts of Sydney already....

27.11.2024 3

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What causes the itch in mozzie bites? And why do some people get such a bad reaction?

Are you one of these people who loathes spending time outdoors at dusk as the weather warms and mosquitoes start biting? Female mosquitoes need...

14.11.2024 40

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What is eastern equine encephalitis? Two mosquito researchers explain what’s behind the latest outbreaks

Health authorities in the United States are issuing warnings and closing public parks due to a rare but potentially deadly mosquito-borne disease....

30.08.2024 4

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What is ‘sloth fever’? And how can I avoid it when travelling to South America?

International authorities are issuing warnings about “sloth fever”. Despite the name, it’s not contracted via contact with sloths. Rather, you...

22.08.2024 2

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Cameron Webb