A second case of Japanese encephalitis has been identified in northern Victoria, likely exposed in the Riverina region of New South Wales along the Murray River. Residents and visitors in the area are at high risk of infection, with authorities urging precautions such as using mosquito repellent, wearing long clothing, and ensuring proper mosquito netting. The vaccine is available for eligible individuals in high-risk local government areas, and prevention is key as there is no specific treatment for the virus, which presents symptoms such as fever, headache, and vomiting.
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French student kills one, injures three in stabbing
A high school student has been killed and three injured in a stabbing incident at the Notre-Dame-de-Toutes-Aides High School in Nantes, western France. A 15-year-old student carried out the attack with a knife during lunch before being subdued by teachers and taken into custody by police. Education Minister Elisabeth Borne is visiting the school to show solidarity with the victims and the school community, while a news conference by the regional prosecutor is scheduled for...
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