Japanese encephalitis - vaccination

Protect yourself against Japanese Encephalitis (JE) before you travel with our private vaccination service.

Japanese Encephalitis is a mosquito-borne viral infection found in parts of Asia and the Western Pacific. Although the risk to most travellers is low, the disease can be serious when it occurs. Vaccination is recommended for travellers whose itinerary or activities place them at increased risk of exposure.

Our private Japanese Encephalitis Vaccination service helps reduce your risk of infection and is commonly recommended for travellers spending extended periods in affected areas or travelling to rural locations where mosquito exposure is more likely.

Before vaccination, one of our healthcare professionals will assess your travel plans, medical history and individual circumstances to determine whether the vaccine is suitable for you.

Who should consider the Japanese Encephalitis vaccine?

The Japanese Encephalitis vaccine may be suitable for:

• Travellers visiting destinations where Japanese Encephalitis is present

• People spending extended periods in Asia or the Western Pacific

• Travellers visiting rural or agricultural areas

• Backpackers, adventure travellers and long-term travellers

• Individuals whose activities may increase exposure to mosquitoes

If you're unsure whether you need the Japanese Encephalitis vaccine, our healthcare professional can provide personalised travel health advice based on your destination, itinerary and planned activities.

What happens during your appointment?

During your appointment, one of our qualified healthcare professionals will:

• Review your travel plans and medical history

• Assess whether the Japanese Encephalitis vaccine is recommended for you

• Discuss the benefits and possible side effects of the vaccine

• Administer the vaccination safely

• Provide aftercare advice and answer any questions

The vaccination is given as an injection into the upper arm, and appointments usually take around 15–20 minutes.

Why choose PillBox Chemists?

• Convenient private travel vaccination appointments

• Experienced healthcare professionals

• Personalised travel health advice

• Professional and confidential service

• Suitable for a wide range of travel destinations

• Advice before and after your vaccination

• Convenient pharmacy locations

Ready to travel?

If you're unsure which travel vaccinations you need, our healthcare professionals can review your destination, travel itinerary and vaccination history to recommend the most appropriate protection for your trip.

Depending on where you're travelling, you may also benefit from:

• Hepatitis A Vaccination

• Hepatitis B Vaccination

• Typhoid Vaccination

• Rabies Vaccination

• Tetanus, Diphtheria & Polio (Td/IPV) Vaccination

Please note

The Japanese Encephalitis Vaccination is a private service and charges apply.

The primary vaccination course usually consists of two doses, given on Day 0 and Day 28. For adults aged 18–65 years who require rapid protection before travel, an accelerated schedule of Day 0 and Day 7 may be suitable. Your healthcare professional will advise which schedule is appropriate based on your travel plans.

A booster dose may be recommended if you remain at ongoing risk of exposure or are travelling again in the future. Your healthcare professional will discuss this with you based on your individual circumstances.

For the best protection, we recommend arranging your vaccination well in advance of your departure date whenever possible.