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Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine

Getting vaccinated against Japanese Encephalitis (sometimes shortened to JE) is incredibly important if you’re heading to a vast majority of Asia and even some northern parts of Australia.

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The JE jab provides effective protection against the inflammatory brain infection that’s spread through mosquito bites.

We’d always advise having the injection if you’re able to, as severe cases of Japanese Encephalitis can be fatal

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Most vaccines for Japanese Encephalitis are around 95% effective at protecting people from disease.

They won’t cause you to develop an infection, and have saved lives from being lost due to inflammation of the brain. However, there are other things you can do as well as the vaccine to keep yourself safe from mosquitos on your travels.

Make sure you wear clothes that cover most of your skin, and sleep under a net at night to stop any insects entering your bed. You should also wear DEET or Picaridin-based bug repellent to keep any potential biters away.

Japanese Encephalitis jab side effects

All injections have the potential to cause side effects, but these are usually short-lived and mild in comparison to the disease you’re being protected against.

Some of the most common complaints after a JE vaccine include:

- Pain and soreness at the injection site

- Stomach problems like tenderness, nausea or diarrhoea,

- Cold or flu-like symptoms

- Headaches

- Muscle aches

Not everyone will experience side effects, but if you do, painkillers like paracetamol or ibuprofen should help to ease the discomfort until it naturally wears off.

JE vaccine schedule

Your first vaccines should be completed at least a week before you’re due to depart.

These should be split over two doses, ideally 28 apart. However, if your trip is coming up quicker than that, we should be able to arrange a more rapid course for you where our clinicians administer the jabs 7 days apart.

If you’re only travelling to an at-risk area once, you won’t need a booster. However, if you’re travelling again 12 months after your first injection, you should book in with us for a booster to stay protected.

Affordable JE vaccine UK

Our clinic aims to make travel vaccines affordable to keep you healthy on your holidays. Your first two doses are covered when you book your appointment with us, and should keep you safe from infection for up to 24 months maximum.

Japanese Encephalitis vaccine cost

Two doses of the Japanese Encephalitis vaccine at Ready Health costs £85, or save up to % with one of our membership plans.

Find us on High Street, Standish – just 10 minutes from the centre of Wigan.

Japanese Encephalitis vaccine Faq's

Your first two doses of the JE jab should protect you for around a year. After this, your booster (or third dose) will continue to protect you for several years.If you’ve had a Japanese Encephalitis shot in the past and aren’t sure if you’re still covered, please speak to one of our friendly team who’ll be able to help advise you.

You might need to be vaccinated against Japanese Encephalitis if you’re travelling to any part of Asia or northern Australia for longer than 4 weeks. Your risk is increased if you’re staying in places where the disease is more prevalent, i.e in rice fields or rural areas.If you’re unsure about which vaccines you need for the country you’re visiting, please visit the NHS Fit for Travel website for more information.