Murray Valley encephalitis can be fatal. With no vaccine, here's how to stay safe

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Health authorities in the Northern Territory have warned residents and visitors to avoid mosquito bites after two fatalities from Murray Valley encephalitis in Alice Springs. No vaccine exists for this disease, prompting heightened safety advice.

Health authorities in the Northern Territory have issued warnings for residents and visitors to avoid mosquito bites after two people from Alice Springs died from Murray Valley encephalitis.