Japanese Encephalitis

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Available Immunizations

Vaccination with JE-Vax® is recommended if:
  • You are travelling to a country during a Japanese encephalitis transmission season and you are planning extensive outdoor activities in rural areas for any length of time, or
  • You plan to travel for 3 weeks or more to a country during a Japanese encephalitis transmission season, regardless of your planned activities.

    • A booster dose of JE-Vax® is recommended after 2 years if you are planning to travel once again to an area where the risk of Japanese encephalitis exists.

    What is it?

  • A virus that is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito causes Japanese encephalitis.
  • This disease affects the brain causing confusion and may lead to coma and death.
  • In some countries, the Japanese encephalitis transmission season lasts year around. in other countries, transmission is seasonal.

    • Where is it?

    Where Japanese Encephalitis can be found
    Japanese encephalitis is transmitted by mosquitoes in various areas of Asia (from India east to Korea, Japan and Indonesia).

    Prevention Tips

  • Depending on your destination, you may benefit from vaccination with JE-Vax®. talk to your local Travel Clinic to determine if vaccination is right for you.
  • Always practice personal precautions against mosquito bites (especially between dusk and dawn).

    • Travellers can reduce their risk by:

  • Remaining in well-screened or air conditioned areas when possible.
  • Wearing clothing that adequately covers the arms and legs.
  • Applying DEET-containing insect repellent to both skin and clothing.

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