Expanded eligibility for Queensland Japanese Encephalitis vaccination

In addition to those already eligible, JEV vaccination is now recommended and funded for people who: 

• Live or work in, or have a planned visit to Banana LGA, and are at risk of mosquito bites.

Action Required: 

1. Review the full list of eligible individuals and LGAs on the Queensland JEV website
2. Update your screening procedures to identify eligible patients.
3. Note eligibility for funded vaccine will be expanded to those at highest risk of JEV as required. The Queensland Health Immunisation Program will issue updates to providers and other stakeholders in line with eligibility expansions.
4. Consider becoming a JEV vaccination provider if you are not already offering this service. Note, in agreeing to offer JEV vaccination, your clinic details will be listed on the Queensland Health JEV vaccination centre finder map

 Additional Resources:

• Detailed JEV vaccine information: Australian Immunisation Handbook
• For full eligibility criteria: Queensland Health Japanese Encephalitis conditions website
• To locate nearby vaccination centres: Queensland Health JEV vaccination centre finder map

 The Queensland Public Health Unit appreciates your continued support. If you have any questions or need further clarification, please don't hesitate to contact the Queensland Health Immunisation Program via email to immunisation@health.qld.gov.au.