JAPANESE ENCEPHALITIS (JE) VACCINE

JAPANESE ENCEPHALITIS (JE) VACCINE 

Indication

Single most important control measure against Japanese encephalitis.

Dose

Formaline inactivated mouse drain or hamster kidney vaccine: Two doses, 1 ml each (0.5 ml for under 3 years age) are administered at an interval of 7 to 14 days subcutaneously. After 6-12 months, a third dose is given. Every 3 to 4 years, a booster dose is needed. Live-attenuated vaccine: 2 doses, 4 weeks apart(SC)

Contraindication

JE vaccine is contraindicated in high fever, diabetes mellitus, liver and heart disease and immunodeficiency

Adverse reactions

JE vaccine is quite safe