Japanese encephalitis vaccination
This page tells you all about the disease Japanese encephalitis and vaccinating against it at Vaccination Point. Are you travelling to a region where you are at risk of infection? Then schedule your appointment at one of our locations on time and travel safely.
What is Japanese encephalitis?
Japanese encephalitis is a viral infection transmitted by Culex mosquitoes. These mosquitoes bite mainly at dusk. The virus is not transmitted from person to person and is therefore not contagious.
Where does it occur?
Japanese encephalitis occurs in South and Southeast Asia. In Australia, it occurs only in a small part of the country, near Torres Strait. It also occurs in Russia, eastern China and northern Japan in a small part of the country. The disease mainly occurs in rural areas, in areas where there are many rice fields and pig farms.
Symptoms and risks
People infected with Japanese encephalitis often notice little or nothing of the disease. Symptoms may appear on average between five and 15 days after infection. In mild cases, people get muscle pain, headache or fever. In severe cases, brain (membrane) inflammation can occur, leading to headache, vomiting, drowsiness, coma and seizures. In rare cases, it can be fatal.
However, the disease does have an incubation period of five to 15 days. This means that after this period, symptoms of infection may appear, such as fever, headache, loss of strength, behavioural changes and sometimes convulsions. Infection can also sometimes cause inflammation of the brain. This can be fatal.
Vaccine series
Two doses
Protection duration
Two years after the two-dose vaccination series. Another 10 years after the (optional) booster vaccination.
Risk areas
South and East Asia, as well as parts of Australia and and Russia.
Vaccinate against Japanese encephalitis?
Vaccination against Japanese encephalitis is recommended when staying in high-risk areas for more than three months. At Vaccination Point, you can get vaccination against Japanese encephalitis. Vaccination against the disease consists of a series of two doses at four-week intervals. The duration of protection of the vaccination is estimated at two years. In case of persistent risk, it is therefore recommended to take the booster vaccine after one to two years. This gives ten years of protection. You can also get the booster vaccine at Vaccination Point.
Costs and fees
For the current cost of the Japanese encephalitis vaccination, please take a look at the rates page. Please note! These amounts do not include (telephone) consultation fees. Depending on your health insurance, (part of) the vaccination may be reimbursed. See our fees page for possible reimbursement through your insurance.
Make an appointment immediately!
Wondering if you need a Japanese encephalitis vaccination for your trip? Then make an appointment now at a Vaccination Point location near you and receive personalised travel and vaccination advice!
- Appointment made in one minute
- Also available evenings and weekends
- Reimbursed via your insurer
- LCR-registered
- 70+ locations in the Netherlands
Still have questions?
Do you still have questions about vaccinations at Vaccinatiepunt? Then take a look at the frequently asked questions below!
You can always check our website first for each destination. Then you can make an make an appointment. Our team will process your application; if it turns out that you do not need vaccinations, the appointment will be cancelled.
Ultimately, you decide for yourself. Vaccination Point can only advise which vaccinations are necessary for your trip or which vaccinations are recommended.
This is certainly possible. Almost all vaccinations can be given at the same time. With live attenuated vaccines, however, it is not recommended to take them at the same time, as this can significantly reduce the duration of protection of a vaccine. It is then recommended to leave at least four weeks between the two vaccines so that both maintain their full protection duration.
Some vaccinations require multiple doses at intervals of several weeks or months, so it is advisable to start arranging your vaccinations as early as possible. This will also give your immune system time to build up adequate protection. The timing depends on the nature and duration of your trip. As a guideline: for simple trips, make an appointment for the first consultation 4 - 8 weeks before departure, and for long-term or high-risk trips, more than six months in advance.
This question will be answered by the nurse during the consultation. You would do well to ask your treating doctor/specialist early on whether there are any objections from his/her side to your planned trip.
