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The vaccine against Japanese encephalitis is intended for people from 2 months of age. The vaccine is administered in the upper arm.

Vaccination Schedule

The vaccine is administered in two doses, spaced as follows: the first dose is administered on the selected day, the second dose is administered 28 days later.

A booster dose is recommended 12 to 24 months after the second dose.

When is it necessary to postpone vaccination?

You must not be acutely ill at the time of vaccination; on the day of vaccination, physical exertion, visits to saunas or tanning beds, and excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages are not recommended. There must be an interval of at least 2 weeks between this vaccination and the previous or next one. You must not take antibiotics at the time of vaccination.

Most commonly reported side effects

Headache, nausea, soreness, redness, swelling and tenderness at the injection site, flu-like illness.

Pregnancy, Breastfeeding

As a precaution, vaccination should be avoided during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Notice

All information provided here is for informational purposes only. The choice of vaccine or vaccination schedule is always made by the doctor following a personal consultation at the vaccination center.