Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine

What is Japanese Encephalitis?

Protection for rural travel and long stays in parts of Asia and the Western Pacific.

Recommended for travellers spending extended time in rural or rice-farming regions where mosquitoes are prevalent.

Travel-focused vaccine information

Two doses, 28 days apart for most adults

Complete the series at least a week before travel

Symptoms of Japanese Encephalitis

• Recommended for travellers spending extended time in rural or rice-farming regions where mosquitoes are prevalent.
• Particularly relevant for evening outdoor activities or homestays.

Why get the Japanese Encephalitis vaccine

Travellers staying more than a few weeks in rural endemic areas

Anyone camping, cycling, or trekking near rice fields or wetlands

Potential side effects of Japanese Encephalitis vaccine

• Injection-site soreness
• Headache or mild muscle aches

Why choose our specialist team

Every appointment is personalised to your destination, trip length and planned activities, with clear timing guidance — including short-notice travel where possible. You’ll also leave with practical travel health advice covering bite avoidance, food and water safety, and any medicines you might need.

What to expect during your appointment

We keep your travel vaccine appointment simple, clear and tailored to your journey.

Your appointment starts with a travel risk assessment — we’ll review your destination, dates, medical history and any previous vaccines.

From there you’ll get tailored advice on the vaccines recommended for your trip, along with any travel health precautions worth taking.

If a vaccine or medicine is right for you, it can usually be supplied during the same appointment.