Japanese Encephalitis vaccine
Vaccine price
180€*
* The price shown does not include the administrative costs of the medical facility
What is Japanese encephalitis?
A disease of viral origin that affects 24 countries and more than 3 billion people in Southeast Asia and the Western Pacific. It is transmitted by the bite of infected mosquitoes and generally causes no symptoms. 1% of cases develop headache, fever, and nausea, which can progress to convulsions and paralysis. Thirty percent of severe cases are fatal.
The importance of prevention
Although the risk is small, the disease mainly affects children, and in severe cases up to 30 percent of those who survive may manifest neurological or psychiatric deficits.
The vaccine
Trade name:
IxiaroThe vaccine cycle involves the administration of 2 doses, the second administered 28 days after the first. Booster is recommended within 2 years of completing the cycle, or 1 year if you are at continued risk of infection. There is a "shortened" cycle that involves the second dose 7 days after the first. The cycle should be finished at least 1 week before potential exposure to the virus.
Inactivated virus vaccine administered intramuscularly. It can be administered from the age of 2 months. Use on pregnant or lactating women should be subject to medical judgment.
It is administered intramuscularly.
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Side effects are generally mild and include injection site pain and redness, headache, muscle aches, fatigue, nausea, and fever.
Vaccination should be postponed if you have a high fever. It should be avoided if you have had severe allergic reactions to the vaccine or its components. It is important to consult with your doctor before vaccinating during pregnancy.
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The information presented is general in nature, is published for general audiences and is not a substitute for the relationship between patient and physician.