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Immunizations - travel vaccinations - Management
Japanese encephalitis vaccine: rapid schedule

Age from 1 year to 2 years 11 months
Japanese encephalitis vaccine: 2 week course (1 year to 2 years 11 months)
Japanese encephalitis vaccine 1ml vial
Give 0.5ml by intramuscular injection. Give 3 doses on days 0, 7, and 14. Alternatively, give 2 doses on days 0 and 7, followed by a booster 3 months later.
Supply 1 1ml vial.
Age: from 1 year to 2 years 11 months
Licensed use: no
Private prescription: yes
Patient information: This injection can only be obtained on a named patient basis. For administration by the doctor or nurse. This injection is part of a course for immunization against Japanese encephalitis for your child. Your doctor will advise you when other injections are required. There is a small possibility of side effects occurring during this immunization period and for 2 weeks afterwards. See your doctor IMMEDIATELY should symptoms occur.
Age from 3 years onwards
Japanese encephalitis vaccine: 2 week course (3 years onwards)
Japanese encephalitis vaccine 1ml vial
Give 1ml by intramuscular injection. Give 3 doses on days 0, 7, and 14. Alternatively, give 2 doses on days 0 and 7, followed by a booster 3 months later.
Supply 1 1 ml vial.
Age: from 3 years onwards
Licensed use: no
Private prescription: yes
Patient information: This injection can only be obtained on a named patient basis. For administration by the doctor or nurse. This injection is part of a course for immunization against Japanese encephalitis. Your doctor will advise you when other injections are required. There is a small possibility of side effects occurring during this immunization period and for 2 weeks afterwards. See your doctor IMMEDIATELY should symptoms occur. A booster dose is required 3 months after the 2 dose rapid schedule.

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