Japanese Encephalitis

What is it?
Japanese B encephalitis is spread by mosquitoes. It is a serious infection of the brain and vaccination is advised for those in risk areas unable to avoid mosquito bites, staying for long periods (e.g. more than 4 weeks) or visiting rural areas.

Vaccine Schedule (one year protection)
Two doses – Day 0 and Day 28

The second dose of vaccine should ideally be completed 1 month before travel

Booster 1 year

Cost Per Dose
£79.00

Junior Vaccine Schedule (three year protection)

Three doses – Day 0, Day 7 and Day 28

The third dose of vaccine should ideally be completed 1 month before travel

Booster  3 years

Cost Per Dose £56.00

 

Combine this vaccine with insect repellent and mosquito nets for peace of mind – available at our sister site World Wide Nets

For further disease and country recommendations information visit: www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk