What if the mosquito net
wasn’t completely closed?
Japanese Encephalitis (JE) is an unpredictable but potentially devastating neurologic disease
A traveller to any of 24 countries in Asia can be infected with the JE virus, which is related to mosquito-borne Zika, dengue, yellow fever, and West Nile viruses. In rare cases, JE viral infection can result in encephalitis.
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KEY FACTS ABOUT JAPANESE ENCEPHALITIS
Japanese encephalitis
is not just in Japan
The Japanese Encephalitis virus is endemic to more than 24 countries across Asia and Southeast Asia, as well as parts of the western Pacific
JE occurs across Asia
Over 70,000 symptomatic cases of JE are estimated to occur each year worldwide.
It is not possible to predict who will develop the disease – the majority of infections in humans are asymptomatic; clinical disease develops in one in every 50 to 1,000 individuals infected.
JE is the most common vaccine
-preventable encephalitis in Asia
JE is the leading cause of viral-induced neurologic disability.
Up to 30% of those who develop JE die,
and up to 50% of JE survivors suffer
long-term sequelae*
*Neurologic, cognitive, and psychiatric impairment
There is no specific
treatment for JE
Prevention is the best protection.
One vaccine can help
protect you
JE is a devastating yet
vaccine-preventable disease.
What is IXIARO?®
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Where to get Ixiaro?
IXIARO® is a vaccine to help prevent Japanese Encephalitis (JE). IXIARO® is indicated for active immunization against Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) for persons 2 months of age and older. IXIARO® should be considered for use in individuals at risk of exposure through travel or in the course of their occupation. As with any other vaccine, vaccination with IXIARO® may not result in protection in all cases. IXIARO® will not protect against encephalitis caused by other micro-organisms.
Allergic reaction may occur. In adults, very common side effects include headache, muscle pain, injection site reactions (pain, tenderness) and tiredness.
The most commonly reported side effects in children and adolescents include fever, diarrhea, influenza-like illness, irritability and injection site reactions (pain, tenderness, redness).
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