A vaccination that helps protect against Japanese Encephalitis, a mosquito-borne viral infection.

Key benefits:

• Helps protect against a serious mosquito-borne illness
• Relevant if you live in, work in, or travel to a higher-risk area
• Convenient local access where eligible

This service may be suitable if you:

• Live in, work in, or are travelling to a designated higher-risk postcode or region

Eligibility is more geographically restricted than most other vaccines — confirm with us before assuming availability.

Japanese Encephalitis vaccination is only funded for people living in, working in, or travelling to designated higher-risk postcodes or regions — this is more geographically restricted than most other vaccines, so always confirm your eligibility before assuming it applies to you. 

Common side effects include soreness at the injection site. 

Ask your pharmacist for the relevant Consumer Medicines Information (CMI) for full details.

Before Your Vaccination

Be prepared to discuss:

• Where you live, work, or plan to travel
• Any previous Japanese Encephalitis vaccination
• Any current health conditions or medicines

During Your Vaccination

Your pharmacist will confirm your eligibility, since this vaccine is only funded for people in designated higher-risk postcodes or circumstances.

If eligible, you’ll then receive the injection, with a brief monitoring period afterward.

Am I eligible for a subsidised dose?

This depends on your age and risk factors — Example Pharmacy 3 can check current eligibility.

Can I pay privately if I’m not eligible for a subsidised dose?

This depends on vaccine availability — ask Example Pharmacy 3.

Do I need this for travel?

This depends on your destination — a broader pre-travel consultation may be useful if you’re planning international travel.