The burden of
Japanese Encephalitis
1/3 of people who develop the disease die1
1/2 of affected patients who survive are left with permanent neuropsychiatric sequelae1
There are no specific antiviral agents indicated to treat JE.4-6
Treatment is focused on relieving severe clinical signs and supporting the patient to overcome the infection.4
What can you do to help patients protect against JE?
Risk reduction strategies
Barrier protection
includes using insect repellent on both skin and clothing, and wearing proper clothing whenever outdoors.18
Environmental protection
includes staying in accommodations with air-conditioned or well-screened rooms, or using bed nets and aerosol room insecticides.18
Reduced exposure
includes minimizing outdoor activities during peak biting hours, typically from dusk to dawn.21
Vaccination
Risk reduction strategies
Barrier protection
includes using insect repellent on both skin and clothing, and wearing proper clothing whenever outdoors.18
Environmental protection
includes staying in accommodations with air-conditioned or well-screened rooms, or using bed nets and aerosol room insecticides.18
Reduced exposure
includes minimizing outdoor activities during peak biting hours, typically from dusk to dawn.21
Vaccination
JE Checklist for Travel to Asia
Consider IXIARO with the 3 O’s of JE vaccination19
OUTDOORS:
- Substantial time outdoors
- Extensive outdoor activities
- Spending time outdoors at night
- Time in rural or agricultural areas
- Accommodation without air conditioning,
screens, or bed nets
OTHER PLANS:
- Uncertain destinations
- Uncertain activities
OUTBREAKS:
- Traveling during a JE outbreak
Please see CATMAT and CDC guidelines for complete recommendations.
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