Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine Worldwide

Japanese Encephalitis is a rare but serious viral infection which is spread by infected mosquitoes and occurs in most of the Far East and South East Asia countries. It is usually mild, but in some cases it can cause inflammation (swelling) of the brain (encephalitis), leading to permanent brain damage or death. The vaccination is given as an injection and requires two doses for full protection, with the second dose given 28 days after the first. The second dose should ideally be completed at least a week before travelling. The Japanese Encephalitis vaccine is not available on the NHS, and each dose will normally cost £80 per person. It's a good idea to include this when budgeting for your trip.

Occupational Health Vaccination

What is Shingles? Shingles is an infection of a nerve and the area of skin supplied by the nerve. It is caused by a virus called the Varicella-zoster virus (this is the same virus that causes chickenpox). Shingles is sometimes called Herpes zoster. The symptoms of Shingles starts with tingling or burning in an area of the skin and is followed by the eruption of a painful rash usually on one side of the body or face that takes 2-4 weeks to resolve.  Shingles can occur at any age, but it is most common in people over the age of 50 years. About 1 in 4 people develop Shingles during their lifetime. It is also possible to get Shingles more than once, although fortunately fewer than 10% of people who have a first attack will have another one. Can Shingles be prevented? The good news is that there is now a Shingles vaccine available to people aged 50 and over. It has been shown to be effective in reducing the risk of older people developing Shingles, and even if you do develop Shingles then the disease is likely to affect you less severely. A national immunisation programme is available for those aged 70 - 79, but is being introduced in phases.  Can I be vaccinated privately?At Armada Travel Clinic we can offer it for those aged 50 or over. The vaccine is a single dose injection at a cost of £149. Please contact Armada Travel Clinic for further information or to book an appointment.

Japanese B Encephalitis vaccination is available at any Blossoms clinic. Please note, the vaccination requires a course of two treatments to become fully effective.

A full travel health, vaccination and immunisation service is available at any Blossoms clinic.

Shingles vaccination is available at any Blossoms clinic.

Japanese Encephalitis:Japanese encephalitis is a type of viral brain infection that is spread through mosquito bites. It’s common in rural areas throughout Southeast Asia, the Pacific islands and the Far East. The virus is found in pigs and birds, and is passed to mosquitoes that bite the infected animals. It’s more common in rural areas where there are pig farms and rice fields. It cannot be spread from human to human. Read more about the causes of Japanese encephalitis. Most people who are infected by the Japanese encephalitis virus do not develop any symptoms, or they get only mild, flu-like symptoms. However, around one person in 250 infected by the virus has serious and severe symptoms, including: being sick seizures (fits) headache mental confusion The virus can cause swelling inside the brain (encephalitis), leading to increased pressure in the brain. This can cause permanent brain damage. Around one in three cases of encephalitis is fatal. Read more about the symptoms of Japanese encephalitis. Treatment There is currently no cure for Japanese encephalitis so treatment involves supporting the functions of the body as it tries to fight of the infection. This will usually involve admission to hospital. A medication called can be used to reduce pressure inside the brain, which can sometimes prevent permanent brain damage. Read more about the treatment of Japanese encephalitis. Who is affected? It’s rare for travellers from outside the region to be affected by Japanese encephalitis. It is estimated that only one in 1 million travellers will develop Japanese encephalitis in any year. People who live and work in rural areas in parts of the world where the condition is widespread are most at risk. Around 9 out of 10 cases involve children under the age of 15 years. There are an estimated 70,000 new cases every year, half of which occur in China. Vaccination Two vaccines are available for Japanese encephalitis. Vaccination is normally recommended if: You

Typhoid: Typhoid fever is a systemic infection caused by the Gram-negative bacillus Salmonella typhi. It is spread by the faecal-oral route and is therefore associated with poor sanitation and personal hygiene: Over 200 cases are notified in Britain each year. Most of these are contracted from people visiting friends and relatives (VFRs) in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Typhoid is endemic to areas of poor sanitation, eg Africa, Asia, Central and Southern America and the Caribbean. Avoiding contaminated water can help in preventing infection, but vaccination is recommended. The incubation period is 1-3 weeks. Around 10% of people infected can excrete the bacteria for up to three months. Nearly half become permanent carriers.[1]

Oral Typhoid also available £30