(IXIARO)
Choose a weekday. No GP referral or waiting list.
Pharmacists review your trip to confirm the vaccine schedule.
Upper arm injection. Follow-up dose booked.
Fully protected one week after your final dose.
Recommended vaccines : Japanese encephalitis, hepatitis A, typhoid, rabies, and cholera.
Recommended vaccines : Japanese Encephalitis, Hepatitis A, Typhoid, rabies, and Antimalarials (border regions)
Recommended vaccines : Japanese Encephalitis, Hepatitis A, Typhoid, rabies, and Chikungunya
Recommended vaccines : Japanese Encephalitis, Hepatitis A, Typhoid, rabies, and Antimalarials (some regions)
JE spreads through the bite of an infected Culex mosquito. These mosquitoes breed in flooded rice paddies and standing water, and are most active during the monsoon and between dusk and dawn. The risk is higher in rural areas than in cities. You cannot catch JE from another person.
Most people infected with JE show no symptoms at all. Less than 1 in 250 infections develop into encephalitis, but when they do, it’s serious. Symptoms include a sudden high fever, severe headache, stiff neck, confusion and seizures. Survivors may experience lasting neurological damage, such as paralysis and cognitive impairment.
The most common side effects are mild and include pain, redness and tenderness at the injection site, headache, fatigue and mild muscle aches. These usually clear up in a day or two. Some patients will experience a low-grade fever or mild stomach upset after their dose. Serious reactions are rare. And our pharmacist stays with you for the duration of your appointment.
Highly recommended for anyone spending a lot of time outdoors in rural Asia or travelling during peak transmission months.
Rural and agricultural travellers
Direct proximity to rice paddies, animal reservoirs, and standing water where Culex mosquitoes breed and feed
Travellers during monsoon and post-monsoon seasons
Mosquito populations peak from May to October in most endemic countries, dramatically increasing transmission risk
Long-stay travellers and expats
Extended time in endemic regions multiplies the cumulative chance of exposure through repeated mosquito contact
Backpackers and adventure travellers
More likely to sleep in basic accommodation without screens, spend evenings outdoors, and visit rural areas off the tourist trail
Children travelling to endemic regions
Children tend to experience more severe disease outcomes than adults when JE infection progresses to encephalitis
Volunteers and aid workers in rural settings
Direct work in agricultural or remote environments with sustained exposure to high-risk mosquito habitats
Dose 1
Day 0
First appointment at our Maidstone clinic
Dose 2 (standard)
Day 28
Full protection develops 1 week after this dose
Dose 2 (rapid)
Day 7
Off-licence for patients under 18 and over 65. Discuss with the pharmacist.
First booster
12 months after primary course
Recommended for those with ongoing or repeat exposure risk
Second booster (adults 18 to 64)
10 years after primary course
For those who continue to travel to at-risk regions
The JE vaccine is your strongest protection, but mosquito avoidance remains essential throughout your trip.
Mandeep Sandhu is superintendent pharmacist and independent prescriber at Maidstone Travel Clinic with specialist travel health training from NaTHNaC. Mandeep Sandhu is a fully accredited Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre vaccinator, qualified to advise, vaccinate and supply travel medications in one appointment.
Each consultation is personally led, not delegated, not rushed. Patients depart with a plan tailored to their individual trip, not a generic printout.
Most short-term travellers to the coast are at low risk. If your itinerary includes rural areas or outdoor exposure at dusk or dawn, it is suggested that you get vaccinated regardless of the length of your trip.
The primary course warrants a booster at 12 months for ongoing exposure. Adults aged 18 to 64 travelling long-term may need a further booster at 10 years.
Yes. IXIARO is approved for use from 2 months of age. Infants under 3 receive a reduced dose of 0.25 ml. The quick timetable is off-licence for under 18’s, your pharmacist will explain.
No. IXIARO targets Japanese encephalitis. It doesn’t include malaria, dengue and chikungunya. If your destination is a malaria risk area, you’ll need to arrange antimalarials separately.
No. It is a private travel vaccine only. We hold IXIARO in stock and can administer your first dose at your initial appointment without pre-ordering.
