Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine

Japanese Encephalitis is a viral infection of the brain.

  Japanese Encephalitis is transmitted to humans by night time mosquitoes and it is prevalent in parts of Asia and the Pacific Rim.

The risk to most travelers to Asia is very low. However this risk may increase depending on destination, duration, season and activities. Field work or camping can increase the risk.

Most human infections with Japanese Encephalitis virus do not result in symptoms. Symptoms include headache, fever and confusion.

In cases requiring hospitalisation, death rates are high and neurological complications are common.

Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine Available to travelers who are at risk of Japanese Encephalitis infection due to long stay in rural areas where Japanese Encephalitis occurs.

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