A particular concern in coming months is the risk of outbreaks of mosquito-borne diseases in a wet La Nina summer – last year having seen the first ever outbreak of Japanese Encephalitis in the region. While supply of vaccine against this disease is limited it will be more important than ever to get the ‘Protect Yourself’ prevention message out there. But the team is also thinking in the longer term.
“Climate change is causing increased risk of mosquito-borne diseases in our region. Alongside preparing for outbreaks this summer, our prevention and population health team has already planned out a longer-term project to engage agencies and communities across the region in building resilience to the health effects of climate change,” said Dr Bolam. For further information visit Protect yourself from mosquito-borne disease - Better Health Channel.
300,000+ vaccinations
700,000+ PCR tests
400+ COVID-19 outbreaks managed
130+ of these were in residential aged care facilities
21,000+ referrals to regional COVID-positive pathways services
170,000+ Rapid Antigen tests distributed
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