Japanese Encephalitis (JE) Vaccine

Japanese Encephalitis (JE) Vaccine is used to prevent Japanese Encephalitis (JE) viruses,

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JE is a vaccine for Japanese Encephalitis, which is caused by Japanese Encephalitis virus (JEV) and is the most important cause of viral encephalitis in Asia. It is a mosquito-borne flavivirus, and belongs to the same genus as dengue, yellow fever, and West Nile viruses.

JEV is transmitted to humans through bites from infected mosquitoes of the Culex species.

If you are traveling to rural areas and have an increased risk of mosquito bites, JE Vaccine should be taken as suggested by your doctor.

Vaccine is administered intramuscularly into the deltoid region of upper arm for adults and anterolateral region of thigh for children.

JE vaccine is also recommended for individuals living in endemic areas and for travelers to JE endemic areas.

Benefits of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) Vaccine

JE Vaccine is an immunizing agent that contains 'inactivated Japanese encephalitis virus.' It is used to prevent Japanese encephalitis disease caused by JEV infected mosquitoes. It is advisable to consult your doctor for complete information regarding vaccination schedules to get the most benefit.

Inform your doctor before taking the shot if you have a history of severe allergic reactions to vaccines, immune system disorders, fainting, blood clotting, bleeding disorders, and fits.

JE Vaccine may have harmful effects on the developing baby. Hence, let your doctor know if you are pregnant or planning to conceive before JE Vaccine.

It is advised to consult your doctor before taking JE Vaccine if you are a breastfeeding mother.

JE Vaccine may make you feel weak or tired, hence drive with caution and only when you are completely alert.

JE Vaccine is not indicated for use in infants below two months.

The most common adverse events noted were pain, swelling, or redness where the shot was

given, headache and muscle aches (mostly in adults), and low fever (mostly in children). Serious side effects from the JE vaccine are very rare.