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Immunizations - travel vaccinations - Management
Can I use a rapid schedule for Japanese encephalitis vaccine?
- A rapid schedule of 3 doses of Green Cross® vaccine, given on days 0, 7, and 14 can be used.
- Alternatively, a rapid schedule of 2 doses of Green Cross® vaccine given one week apart can be used (but there is less immune response than if 3 doses of vaccine are given). Give a booster dose 3 months later.
- Complete the vaccine schedule at least 10 days prior to departure (to allow for observation for delayed allergic reactions), and ideally a month before travel (to allow immunity to develop).
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