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Malaria and other mosquito-borne diseases
Find out what you need to know to protect yourself against malaria, dengue, Ross River virus and other mosquito-borne illnesses whether at home or on holidays.
Dengue fever
Dengue is a viral infection transmitted by mosquitoes in tropical areas, including north Queensland. Most people recover fully, but the severe form - dengue haemorrhagic fever - can be fatal.
Dengue fever: more deaths expected
Authorities are struggling to control a dengue epidemic in north Queensland.
Dengue fever: rainwater tanks a dengue risk
The increasing use of domestic rainwater tanks to combat water shortages could drive a resurgence in the frequency and distribution of dengue fever.
Insect borne disease prevention
Take measures when travelling to avoid being bitten by insects that transmit diseases such as malaria, Japanese encephalitis and dengue.
Japanese encephalitis
Japanese encephalitis - a vaccine-preventable viral illness that is spread by mosquitos - can cause inflammation of your brain (encephalitis).
Malaria overview
Malaria is a serious mosquito-borne disease that is caused by a parasitic infection of the red blood cells.
Malaria precautions while pregnant or breast feeding
Malaria infection in pregnant women may be more severe than in non-pregnant women. Find out what precautions need to be taken for travel.
Malaria: backpackers lack malaria knowledge and treatment
Many foreign backpackers travelling in malaria-prone parts of South-East Asia don't use prevention against the disease.
Mosquito borne illnesses spread sparks warning
Rise in potentially fatal mosquito borne diseases in SA, WA and NSW prompts warning to travellers and locals to avoid mosquito bites
Mosquito-borne diseases
Some diseases spread by mosquito bites cannot be treated and may produce long term problems or death.
Mosquito-borne diseases return to pre-drought levels
Australia returns to pre-drought levels of mosquito-borne diseases.
Pregnant women and risk of malaria
Are pregnant women at increased risk of contracting malaria?
Ross river virus
Ross River virus infection is spread by female mosquitoes, and can cause flu-like symptoms.
World Malaria Day
World Malaria Day commemorates global efforts to control malaria and to achieve zero malaria deaths by 2015.
Yellow fever
Yellow fever is a vaccine-preventable illness of varying severity caused by an infection with a virus spread by certain mosquitoes.
Dengue is a viral infection transmitted by mosquitoes in tropical areas, including north Queensland. Most people recover fully, but the severe form - dengue haemorrhagic fever - can be fatal.
Dengue fever: more deaths expected
Authorities are struggling to control a dengue epidemic in north Queensland.
Dengue fever: rainwater tanks a dengue risk
The increasing use of domestic rainwater tanks to combat water shortages could drive a resurgence in the frequency and distribution of dengue fever.
Insect borne disease prevention
Take measures when travelling to avoid being bitten by insects that transmit diseases such as malaria, Japanese encephalitis and dengue.
Japanese encephalitis
Japanese encephalitis - a vaccine-preventable viral illness that is spread by mosquitos - can cause inflammation of your brain (encephalitis).
Malaria overview
Malaria is a serious mosquito-borne disease that is caused by a parasitic infection of the red blood cells.
Malaria precautions while pregnant or breast feeding
Malaria infection in pregnant women may be more severe than in non-pregnant women. Find out what precautions need to be taken for travel.
Malaria: backpackers lack malaria knowledge and treatment
Many foreign backpackers travelling in malaria-prone parts of South-East Asia don't use prevention against the disease.
Mosquito borne illnesses spread sparks warning
Rise in potentially fatal mosquito borne diseases in SA, WA and NSW prompts warning to travellers and locals to avoid mosquito bites
Mosquito-borne diseases
Some diseases spread by mosquito bites cannot be treated and may produce long term problems or death.
Mosquito-borne diseases return to pre-drought levels
Australia returns to pre-drought levels of mosquito-borne diseases.
Pregnant women and risk of malaria
Are pregnant women at increased risk of contracting malaria?
Ross river virus
Ross River virus infection is spread by female mosquitoes, and can cause flu-like symptoms.
World Malaria Day
World Malaria Day commemorates global efforts to control malaria and to achieve zero malaria deaths by 2015.
Yellow fever
Yellow fever is a vaccine-preventable illness of varying severity caused by an infection with a virus spread by certain mosquitoes.
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