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Japanese Encephalitis Information

Japanese encephalitis (JE) virus is the leading cause of vaccine-preventable encephalitis in Asia and the western Pacific. For most travelers to Asia, the risk for JE is very low but varies based on destination, duration of travel, season, and activities. JE virus is maintained in a cycle involving mosquitoes and vertebrate hosts, mainly pigs and wading birds. Humans may be infected when bitten by an infected mosquito.

Most human infections are asymptomatic or result in mild symptoms. However, a small percentage of infected persons develop inflammation of the brain (encephalitis), with symptoms including sudden onset of headache, high fever, disorientation, coma, tremors and convulsions.

About 1 in 4 cases are fatal. Nno specific treatment exists for JE. Patient management focuses on supportive care and management of complications. Steps to prevent JE include using personal protective measures to prevent mosquito bites and vaccination.

Two types of Japanese Encephalitis vaccination are available

Inactivated vaccination- Jespect

  • Marketed in Australia as Jespect is course of two injection 0 and 28 days apart
  • Live Vaccination
  • Single Vaccination
  • Duration of vaccines vary

Live Vaccination-Imojev

New vaccination. Single vaccination based on the Yellow Fever vaccination formula. Single vaccination covers minimum 4 to 5 years as current statistics available

Since it is live vaccination some restrictions and side effects should be kept in before administering the vaccine under taken. Client’s medical condition should be evaluated properly prior

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Office Relocation

Notice Due to compulsory Acquisition of 37 Bligh street by Metro Development ITVC(International Travel Vaccination Centre) now relocated to: Suite 603 Level 6 BMA House 135-137 Macquarie street Sydney NSW 2000
Tel 1300557070
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