You can reduce your risk of getting Japanese encephalitis by being vaccinated at Sandwell Travel Clinic & taking precautions to avoid mosquito bites.
The vaccine gives protection for more than 9 out of every 10 people who have it
- Planning a long stay in a high-risk country (usually at least a month)
- Visiting a high-risk area during the rainy season or where there's a yearround risk because there's a tropical climate
- Visiting rural areas in a high-risk country, such as rice fields, marshlands or somewhere close to pig farms
- Taking part in activities while in a high-risk country that may increase your
risk of becoming infected, such as cycling or camping - Working in a laboratory with potential exposure to the virus
Japanese Encephalitis
£95 per dose
2 dose(s) required
The first dose is required 5 weeks before travelling.
The vaccine provides protection for 12 months, thereafter a booster dose is
required.
Two doses given 4 weeks apart.
The vaccine is usually given in your upper arm.
Common side effects include soreness at the injection site, high-temperature
headache and muscle pain.
The vaccine can be given from 2 months onwards.
In addition to getting vaccinated you need to practise bite avoidance.
You can experience serious complications including brain damage.
Contact Us
Sandwell Travel Clinic
152 Walsall Road,
West Bromwich B71 3HP
Tel: 0121 500 5756 (Option 3)
Do you have an upcoming trip & require travel services or vaccines? We are here for you, our central pharmacy located in Sandwell offers an extensive selection of treatments to prepare you for your travels.
