Take Japanese Encephalitis - Dr Deb The Travel Doctor

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Take Japanese Encephalitis - Dr Deb The Travel
Doctor
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About Travel Doctor
Dr Deb Mills has a passion for medicine and
travel. She is the medical director of Dr Deb THE
Travel Doctor, and has been working in travel
medicine for over 25 years. Dr Deb believes
that travel and tourism can be a powerful force
for good in the world, with the potential to
benefit both the traveler, and those they visit.
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Japanese Encephalitis
Japanese Encephalitis is caused by type of virus
called a flavivirus. (Other viruses in this
family include Dengue, Kunjin, West Nile, Murray
Valley Encephalitis.) It is believed that the
first flavivirus evolved only about 10,000 years
ago and its decendants rapidly colonized the
planet.
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Japanese Encephalitis
The Australian Immunization handbook 9th edition
recommends JE Vaccine as follows Travellers
spending 1 month or more in rural areas of Asia,
however, as JE has occurred in travellers after
shorter periods of travel, JE vaccination should
be considered for shorter-term travellers,
particularly if the travel is during the wet
season, and/ or there is considerable outdoor
activity, and/or the accommodation is not
mosquito-proof.
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Japanese Encephalitis

• In March 2009, a new Japanese Encephalitis
  Vaccine will be released in Australia.
• Made in Scotland and packed in Germany by
  Austrian company
• Must be given in separate arm to other vaccines
• 2 doses given on day 0, and then 28 days later
• It takes time for immunity to develop so vaccines
  need to be started at least 5 weeks before
  travel.
• Protection is for 2 years on current data may
  be longer but research is ongoing
• Adults only vaccine it is not licensed under 18
  years of age.

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Contact Us
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