Travel vaccination
Japanese Encephalitis
Mosquito-borne brain infection in rural Asia
Overview
Japanese Encephalitis is a serious mosquito-borne viral infection found in rural rice-growing areas across Asia.
Who needs it
Travellers spending a month or more in rural Asia, or shorter trips with high mosquito exposure.
Dosing schedule
2 doses, 28 days apart (or 7 days for adults on accelerated schedule).
Common side effects
Sore arm, headache, muscle aches.
Common destinations
IndiaThailandVietnamCambodiaNepal