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Travel Vaccine Information
Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine
Essential for long stays or rural travel in Southeast Asia and the Western Pacific.
Why this vaccine matters
Two-dose course offering protection against mosquito-borne Japanese Encephalitis.
Who needs it
- •Travelers spending 1+ month in rural Asia
- •Short-term travelers with high outdoor exposure during monsoon
Dosage & protection
Doses: Two injections 28 days apart (accelerated 0 & 7 day schedule for adults possible).
Protection: Booster recommended after 12-24 months if risk remains.
Preparation tips
- •Begin course at least 6 weeks before travel when possible
- •Continue mosquito bite avoidance even when vaccinated
Possible side effects
- •Muscle aches
- •Injection-site swelling