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Recent findings indicate that Japanese encephalitis (JE) virus is likely circulating in northern Victoria JE virus can cause a rare but potentially serious infection of the brain and is spread to humans through bites from infected mosquitoes More: go.vic.gov.au/4gxnqb9 1/4🧵

A new case of measles has been reported in Victoria who was infectious in the Cranbourne area during late December.   This is in addition to three recent Victorian measles cases linked to travel to South-East Asia.   More: go.vic.gov.au/4gH5xGR   🧵 1/5

Some of the ingredients in unsafe Ayurvedic medicines are banned in Australia due to their potential risks to human health. An ‘AUST R’ or ‘AUST L’ number on the packaging of products indicates that they are safe. 1/3🧵

Two new measles cases have been reported in Victoria who were infectious across Melbourne in mid-Jan People who attended listed exposure sites during specified times on 15 or 16 January should contact their GP as soon as possible Exposure sites: go.vic.gov.au/3WlDhkW 1/6

A new measles case has been reported in Victoria, with the total number of cases linked to travel in Vietnam since December 2024 now standing at eight. Growing outbreaks continue to be reported internationally including in Vietnam and Thailand More go.vic.gov.au/3Q6xsnR 1/5🧵

Victorians planning overseas travel should ensure their routine vaccinations are up to date. Seek advice from a General Practitioner (GP) or a travel health professional at least 6-8 weeks before travelling. More: go.vic.gov.au/4k5ooh9 1/5 🧵

UPDATE: A new case of measles has been reported in Victoria. The case has recently returned from Pakistan. This is in addition to the measles case reported on 7 February 2025. Read more: go.vic.gov.au/3Q6xsnR

An outbreak of measles has been identified in VIC, after 2 new cases were reported who likely acquired their infection in metropolitan Melbourne. These cases have had no history of overseas travel or known contact with other cases of measles. More: go.vic.gov.au/41gEL1E 1/4🧵

A second confirmed human case of Japanese encephalitis (JE) has been identified in a resident of northern Victoria, with likely exposure in the Riverina region of New South Wales on the Murray River. More: go.vic.gov.au/4bs8Hwl 1/6🧵

Recent testing of a ‘SpongeBob’ pill in Victoria found the pill contained an unexpectedly high dosage of MDMA. The tablet is yellow in colour with white and orange flecks. More: go.vic.gov.au/41Ci9J0 1/5 🧵

Recent testing of 3 separate samples in Victoria, all believed to be MDMA, were found to contain 4-CMC. The samples were all in the form of crystals that were white, or off-white in colour. More: go.vic.gov.au/4bIjL8J 1/6 🧵

Five further measles cases have been identified in Victoria. Two of these cases are locally acquired and linked to the recent local outbreak reported in February. Three cases acquired their infection overseas in Bali.   More: go.vic.gov.au/3XNlFza   1/6🧵

A measles case has been identified interstate who has been infectious at multiple locations around Melbourne. For the full list of these exposure sites, symptoms to monitor for and information on vaccinations: go.vic.gov.au/3XNlFza

There is an increased risk of measles in the greater Melbourne area. Measles is highly infectious and can cause serious illness. For a list of symptoms to monitor, as well as exposure sites, please visit: go.vic.gov.au/42r2Qn0

There continues to be an increased risk of measles in the greater Melbourne area. A number of new exposure sites have been identified: go.vic.gov.au/4jBlW0H

Recent measles cases have been infectious while in public settings at multiple locations around greater Melbourne and Mitchell Shire. For a list of symptoms to monitor, as well as updated exposure sites, visit: go.vic.gov.au/4lLViUJ

There is currently an increased risk of measles in greater Melbourne and Mitchell Shire, with a number of new exposure sites identified in addition to the ongoing risk of measles importation in Victoria in travellers returning from overseas. 1/6🧵

Poisonous mushrooms including the death cap and yellow-staining mushrooms, appear in Victoria during autumn, as the weather becomes wetter and cooler. Consuming even a single death cap mushroom may result in death. 1/4🧵

There has been an update to active public exposures sites for measles cases in Victoria. People who have visited an active site should monitor for symptoms of measles and follow health advice. Full list of exposure sites: go.vic.gov.au/43iN3bm

Following an extensive global recruitment process, Dr Caroline McElnay will be stepping into the role of Chief Health Officer of Victoria. More: go.vic.gov.au/3ZEtckC 1/3 🧵