Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine in London
Japanese encephalitis risk is usually about route and timing
Rice fields, pig farms, long rural stays and night-time mosquitoes are the usual reasons this vaccine comes up in a travel consultation. Japanese encephalitis is not needed for every trip to Asia. A week in central Singapore is a different proposition from three months cycling through rural Vietnam or fieldwork in northern Thailand.
Rice fields, pig farms, long rural stays and night-time mosquitoes are the usual reasons this vaccine comes up in a travel consultation. Japanese encephalitis is not needed for every trip to Asia. A week in central Singapore is a different proposition from three months cycling through rural Vietnam or fieldwork in northern Thailand.
A mosquito-borne virus that can affect the brain
Japanese encephalitis is a viral infection spread by Culex mosquitoes. These mosquitoes tend to bite from dusk to dawn and are common around flooded rice fields, marshland and areas where pigs or wading birds are present.
Most people infected have no symptoms or only a mild illness. The concern is the small proportion who develop encephalitis — inflammation of the brain. Severe illness can cause fever, headache, neck stiffness, confusion, seizures or coma.
Japanese encephalitis is a viral infection spread by Culex mosquitoes. These mosquitoes tend to bite from dusk to dawn and are common around flooded rice fields, marshland and areas where pigs or wading birds are present.
Most people infected have no symptoms or only a mild illness. The concern is the small proportion who develop encephalitis — inflammation of the brain. Severe illness can cause fever, headache, neck stiffness, confusion, seizures or coma.
Japanese encephalitis is a viral infection spread by Culex mosquitoes. These mosquitoes tend to bite from dusk to dawn and are common around flooded rice fields, marshland and areas where pigs or wading birds are present.
Most people infected have no symptoms or only a mild illness. The concern is the small proportion who develop encephalitis — inflammation of the brain. Severe illness can cause fever, headache, neck stiffness, confusion, seizures or coma.
The vaccine course takes planning, especially if you are short on time
The usual primary course is two doses, commonly given on day 0 and day 28. The course should be completed at least one week before possible exposure. For adults, an accelerated schedule may be possible, with the second dose given seven days after the first.
A booster may be advised if you remain at risk or travel again to Japanese encephalitis areas after a previous course.
The usual primary course is two doses, commonly given on day 0 and day 28. The course should be completed at least one week before possible exposure. For adults, an accelerated schedule may be possible, with the second dose given seven days after the first.
A booster may be advised if you remain at risk or travel again to Japanese encephalitis areas after a previous course.
The usual primary course is two doses, commonly given on day 0 and day 28. The course should be completed at least one week before possible exposure. For adults, an accelerated schedule may be possible, with the second dose given seven days after the first.
A booster may be advised if you remain at risk or travel again to Japanese encephalitis areas after a previous course.
The vaccine course takes planning, especially if you are short on time
Japanese encephalitis occurs across parts of East Asia, South East Asia, South Asia and the Western Pacific. It is commonly considered for longer or higher-exposure trips to countries such as Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia, the Philippines, India, Nepal and China.
The vaccine is more often recommended for people staying for a month or more in risk areas, or spending time in rural farming regions.
Japanese encephalitis occurs across parts of East Asia, South East Asia, South Asia and the Western Pacific. It is commonly considered for longer or higher-exposure trips to countries such as Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia, the Philippines, India, Nepal and China.
The vaccine is more often recommended for people staying for a month or more in risk areas, or spending time in rural farming regions.
Japanese encephalitis occurs across parts of East Asia, South East Asia, South Asia and the Western Pacific. It is commonly considered for longer or higher-exposure trips to countries such as Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia, the Philippines, India, Nepal and China.
The vaccine is more often recommended for people staying for a month or more in risk areas, or spending time in rural farming regions.
Plan the course before your itinerary gets crowded
The Japanese encephalitis vaccine is easier to fit in when you still have a few weeks before departure. If your dates are close, come in anyway — an accelerated schedule may be possible for some adults. City Of London Clinic sees travellers who need practical vaccine advice without a long wait.
The Japanese encephalitis vaccine is easier to fit in when you still have a few weeks before departure. If your dates are close, come in anyway — an accelerated schedule may be possible for some adults. City Of London Clinic sees travellers who need practical vaccine advice without a long wait.
The Japanese encephalitis vaccine is easier to fit in when you still have a few weeks before departure. If your dates are close, come in anyway — an accelerated schedule may be possible for some adults. City Of London Clinic sees travellers who need practical vaccine advice without a long wait.
FAQ
Travel Health FAQs
Find clear answers to the most common travel health and malaria prevention questions.
Find clear answers to the most common travel health and malaria prevention questions.
How early should I book the Japanese encephalitis vaccine before travel?
Book at least five to six weeks before departure. The standard course involves two doses four weeks apart, completed at least one week before exposure. If leaving sooner, ask about an accelerated schedule.
Do I need Japanese encephalitis vaccine for Thailand or Vietnam?
Can children have the Japanese encephalitis vaccine?
Is the Japanese encephalitis vaccine suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
Will the vaccine protect me from all mosquito-borne infections in Asia?
How early should I book the Japanese encephalitis vaccine before travel?
Book at least five to six weeks before departure. The standard course involves two doses four weeks apart, completed at least one week before exposure. If leaving sooner, ask about an accelerated schedule.
Do I need Japanese encephalitis vaccine for Thailand or Vietnam?
Can children have the Japanese encephalitis vaccine?
Is the Japanese encephalitis vaccine suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
Will the vaccine protect me from all mosquito-borne infections in Asia?