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Japanese Encephalitis
Japanese Encephalitis
We provide a full range of travel vaccinations and medication
Japanese Encephalitis
Japanese encephalitis (JE) is a flavirus mosquito-borne virus which affects the brain. Approximately 70,000 clinical cases occur in 24 countries (WHO, 2015). They are prevalent around rural farming areas in Asia.
Vaccination Pricing
£90 Per dose
£180 Per Course
Signs & Symptoms
Most human infections with JE virus do not result in symptoms.
When symptoms do occur they include:
- Mostly asymptomatic
- Fever
- Headache
- Confusion
- Death rate is high in symptomatic cases admitted to hospital
The Vaccination
| Ages (Years) | Doses Required | Schedule | Time before travel | Boost required at |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 – 85 | 2 | 0, 28 days | Last dose up to day before* | 1-2 years |
| 18 – 65 | 2 | 0, 7 days** | Last dose up to day before* | 1-2 years |
*Vaccine most effective if given time to become active. Some immunity will be provided for this vaccine if given up to the day before travel.
** accelerated schedule
Japanese Encephalitis Risk Areas
