It’s estimated less than 1 in a million travellers get Japanese encephalitis in any given year. However given how quickly the condition can develop and become serious, we recommend getting the vaccine before you travel.
The best way to prevention is to be vaccinated against the infection before you visit a part of the world where there’s a risk of catching it. This is especially important if your trip involves going to rural areas.
Alongside the vaccination we also recommend the following to reduce your risk:
Japanese encephalitis causes headache, convulsions, encephalitis and meningitis. Most people will have a mild illness with no or few symptoms. However, in some cases, the disease can progress and become fatal.
If you begin to show symptoms of the condition, we recommend seeking immediate medical advice if you have recently visited, or are still in, an area where the infection is found.
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