The last dose should be given at least 1 week before travel. Because it takes about one month to complete the vaccine series, and about another week to develop protective antibodies, you should plan ahead to be sure you have enough time to be protected before your trip.
The JEV vaccine may cause mild side effects in a small number of recipients, including headaches, muscle aches and malaise, and occur in about 1 or 2 of every 10 people who receive the JEV vaccine. Redness, swelling or a lump at the injection site occurs in about one in vaccine recipients. Fortunately, if you intend to stay in cities or stay for less than one month, the risk of catching JEV is very low.
However, the JEV vaccine is recommended for those traveling to high-risk areas during the JEV transmission season who are:. In the U. If your daughter will be making a trip back to China or to somewhere else that would increase her risk, then she would need to get the second dose. However, you should consult a travel clinic as the determination of need is based on trip-specific information, such as exactly where she is going, how long she will be there and what she will be doing.
JEV is a devastating illness that frequently causes permanent brain damage or death in those infected. Fortunately, JEV is an uncommon cause of disease in those traveling from the United States to regions of the Far East where the disease is prevalent. Less than one case per year occurs in travelers from the United States to these regions. And when the disease does occur in travelers, it generally occurs only in those who have stayed for longer than 30 days, extensively camped or biked, or have stayed in rural areas.
Therefore, the benefits of the JEV vaccine only outweigh its risks for those who are traveling to the Far East and who plan on staying for a long time and engaging in high-risk activities. Japanese encephalitis vaccines in Vaccines, 7th Edition. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
An allergic reaction could occur after the vaccinated person leaves the clinic. If you see signs of a severe allergic reaction hives, swelling of the face and throat, difficulty breathing, a fast heartbeat, dizziness, or weakness , call and get the person to the nearest hospital.
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Ages and Stages. Healthy Living. Safety and Prevention. Family Life. Health Issues. There's currently 1 vaccine for Japanese encephalitis permitted for use in the UK. This is for adults and children aged 2 months and older. The vaccine is given as an injection. You need 2 doses for full protection. The second dose is given 28 days after the first. People aged 18 to 64 may be given the second dose 7 days after the first.
This is called an accelerated schedule. JE vaccine is recommended for persons moving to a JE-endemic country to live, longer-term e. JE vaccine also should be considered for shorter-term e. Vaccination also should be considered for travelers to endemic areas who are uncertain of specific duration of travel, destinations, or activities.
JE vaccine is not recommended for travelers with very low risk itineraries, such as shorter-term travel limited to urban areas or travel that occurs outside of a well-defined JE virus transmission season. Reactions to IXIARO are generally mild and include pain and tenderness, mild headaches, myalgia muscle aches , and low-grade fevers. Skip directly to site content Skip directly to page options Skip directly to A-Z link. Japanese Encephalitis.
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