Japanese encephalitis virus vaccine eligibility boosted in South Australia as flood clean-up continues

Nicola Spurrier says everyone in SA should be trying to protect themselves from mosquitoes this year.  (ABC News: Ethan Rix)

The South Australian government has expanded the eligibility criteria for the Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) vaccine as floodwaters continue to provide the perfect breeding grounds for mosquitoes.

South Australia's Chief Public Health Officer Nicola Spurrier said all residents in the Riverland and Murraylands would now be eligible for the free JEV vaccine.