Japanese Encephalitis vaccine
Japanese encephalitis is a viral infection spread by mosquitoes that bite between dusk and dawn, mainly in rural areas with rice fields, marshes and pig farming. It is rare in travellers, but severe cases cause brain inflammation.
- Course
- 2 doses
- Price per dose
- £105
- Start at least
- 5 weeks before
Your course, dose by dose
Day 0
First dose at your consultation
Day 28
Completes the course
Fly
Protected before you travel
Typical schedule shown. Your pharmacist confirms yours, and some courses can be speeded up.
Who it’s for
- People going to live in an area where the infection is present.
- Travellers staying a month or more in an affected area during the transmission season.
- Frequent travellers to affected areas, and those unsure of their itinerary.
- Shorter trips with higher risk activities, such as visiting rice fields or pig farms.
Schedule
- Standard course
- Two injections, on day 0 and day 28.
- Rapid course (adults 18 to 65)
- Day 0 and day 7.
- When to have it
- Finish the course at least a week before possible exposure.
- Booster
- 12 to 24 months after the course if you remain at risk.
- Age
- From 2 months.
Good to know
- Short trips to cities only are considered lower risk.
- Bite avoidance between dusk and dawn is important with or without the vaccine.
Often advised for trips to
Common questions
Do I need the Japanese encephalitis vaccine for a city trip?+
Usually not. It is mainly advised for longer stays or time in rural areas of Asia, especially near rice fields and farms. Your pharmacist will look at your itinerary.
How many doses of the Japanese Encephalitis vaccine do I need?+
The usual course is 2 doses (Day 0, Day 28). Your pharmacist confirms the right schedule for you, and some courses can be speeded up if you are travelling soon.
How long before travel should I have the Japanese Encephalitis vaccine?+
Start at least 5 weeks before you travel so the course is complete and has time to work. If you are leaving sooner, call us on 01249 892813.
How much does the Japanese Encephalitis vaccine cost?+
£105 per dose, so £210 for the full course. Your consultation is included.
Do I need a GP referral?+
No. Book directly with us and bring details of any medicines you take and vaccines you have had before.
Can children have it?+
Many travel vaccines can be given to children. Minimum ages vary, and your pharmacist will check at the appointment.
Clinical content by Lyneham Pharmacy and Travel Clinic (GPhC registered pharmacy 9010716).