Japanese Encephalitis
£110.00
- Japanese encephalitis (JE) is a viral infection of the brain transmitted to humans by mosquitoes in parts of Asia and the Western Pacific. The mosquitoes that transmit JE feed mostly at night, between dusk and dawn and are prolific in rural areas, where rice cultivation and pig farming are common. Although, the mosquitos may also be found in peri urban locations.
- The risk for most travellers to Asia is very low, especially for short-term travellers visiting urban areas. The overall incidence of JE among people from non-affected countries travelling to Asia is estimated to be less than one case per 1 million travellers. Risk for the traveller depends on their: destination, duration of travel, season and activities. Risk increases for people who intend to live or travel in risk areas for long periods of time and plan to visit rural areas. Certain activities, even during short trips, where there is significant rural, outdoor or nighttime exposure e.g. fieldwork or camping can increase the traveller’s risk.
- Most human infections with JE virus are mild or have no symptoms. When symptoms do occur, they include fever, headache and confusion. In symptomatic cases requiring hospitalisation, death rates are high and neurological complications are common.
- The vaccine schedule: 2 doses (Day 0 and 28)
- Length of protection: 1 – 2 years
- Japanese encephalitis (JE) is a viral infection of the brain transmitted to humans by mosquitoes in parts of Asia and the Western Pacific. The mosquitoes that transmit JE feed mostly at night, between dusk and dawn and are prolific in rural areas, where rice cultivation and pig farming are common. Although, the mosquitos may also be found in peri urban locations.
- The risk for most travellers to Asia is very low, especially for short-term travellers visiting urban areas. The overall incidence of JE among people from non-affected countries travelling to Asia is estimated to be less than one case per 1 million travellers. Risk for the traveller depends on their: destination, duration of travel, season and activities. Risk increases for people who intend to live or travel in risk areas for long periods of time and plan to visit rural areas. Certain activities, even during short trips, where there is significant rural, outdoor or nighttime exposure e.g. fieldwork or camping can increase the traveller’s risk.
- Most human infections with JE virus are mild or have no symptoms. When symptoms do occur, they include fever, headache and confusion. In symptomatic cases requiring hospitalisation, death rates are high and neurological complications are common.
- The vaccine schedule: 2 doses (Day 0 and 28)
- Length of protection: 1 – 2 years