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In short:2024 saw the highest number of mosquito-borne virus cases in Queensland in four years, according to the state health department.Cases of Ross River virus and the potentially deadly dengue fever more than tripledWhat's next?The state government will provide free Japanese encephalitis virus vaccines to at-risk residents and people are urged to take precautions to avoid getting bitten.Mosquito-borne virus cases almost tripled across Queensland in 2024 amid surges in cases of Ross River vir …

Mosquito-borne illnesses are a growing concern in Northeastern states, with health officials monitoring cases and advising residents to avoid outdoor activities near standing water and other environments prone to mosquito spread.Of particular concern is eastern equine encephalitis, a rare disease that can lead to serious and fatal illness, caused by mosquitoes carrying the virus.Known as EEE or “triple E,” the virus can cause disease in humans and animals such as horses and birds. It doesn’t spr …