Japanese encephalitis vaccination information
Published on 12 December 2025
Do you live or routinely work in the Grampians Local Government Areas of Horsham, Hindmarsh, Northern Grampians, West Wimmera or Yarriambiack?
People aged 2 months or
older who live or routinely work in high-risk areas may be eligible for a free Japanese encephalitis vaccination this mosquito season.
Japanese encephalitis is a rare but potentially serious infection of the brain caused by a virus that can be spread to humans through mosquito bites.
While the vaccine is free for eligible people, there may be a gap payment required by the GP clinic to administer the vaccination.