Dengue vaccination
On this page you can read all about the disease dengue. Are you going to a destination where you are at risk of contracting this disease? Then schedule your appointment at one of our locations soon and travel safely.
What is dengue?
Dengue, also known as dengue fever, is a disease caused by a virus. This virus has four species and is spread by the Aedes mosquito, which is mainly active during the day. These mosquitoes prefer to sting humans and not animals. Dengue is not transmissible from person to person.
Where does it occur?
The disease is most common in urban areas of the continents of Asia, Africa and South and Central America.
Symptoms and risks
Infection with the dengue virus is manifested by symptoms such as fever, headache and muscle and joint pain. Sometimes these symptoms are accompanied by chills, and in rare cases, the disease can have a severe course. Symptoms usually last for 5 to 7 days. After the illness, one may suffer from fatigue for a long time, weeks to sometimes months. Eventually, one recovers.
Vaccine series
Two doses
Protection duration
4.5 years
Risk areas
Asia, Africa and South and Central America.
Vaccinate against dengue
At Vaccination Point, you can get vaccinated against dengue. The vaccination involves two shots at three-month intervals. For the vaccine to be fully effective, it is important that you complete the series and are not in dengue territory in the meantime. After this, you will be protected against all four types of dengue for 4.5 years.
Note: the dengue vaccine is only available for children from 4 years of age.
Costs and fees
For the current cost of the dual dengue 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 dengue 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.
