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Protection against Japanese Encephalitis, a mosquito-borne viral infection affecting the brain in parts of Asia and the Pacific.
Japanese Encephalitis is a viral infection that affects the brain and is transmitted to humans through infected mosquito bites. It is most commonly found in rural areas of Asia and the Pacific, particularly where rice farming and livestock are present.
Japanese Encephalitis spreads through infected mosquito bites, mainly between dusk and dawn, with higher risk in rural areas, farming regions.
Most infections show no symptoms, but illness may include fever, headache, confusion, and in severe cases neurological complications.
Risk is higher in rural regions of Asia and the Pacific, especially where standing water, rice farming, and seasonal conditions support mosquito breeding.
Vaccination and mosquito bite prevention, especially during evening and night hours, significantly reduce the risk of infection while travelling.
Initial dose given before travel to start protection
Second dose given after 28 days or 7 days accelerated schedule
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Detailed guidance on Japanese Encephalitis vaccination and travel risk.
It is recommended for travellers spending extended time in rural areas, those visiting high-risk regions during transmission seasons, or engaging in outdoor or nighttime activities.
It is spread through bites from infected mosquitoes, particularly those active between dusk and dawn in rural and agricultural areas.
While most infections are mild or asymptomatic, severe cases can affect the brain and may lead to long-term complications or, in rare cases, death.
The vaccine is given as a two-dose course, with standard and accelerated schedules available depending on travel timelines.
Initial protection lasts around 1–2 years, with boosters recommended for continued risk or repeated travel to affected areas.
Yes, an accelerated schedule is available, allowing both doses to be given within a shorter timeframe if travel is imminent.
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