About Japanese Encephalitis | Japanese Encephalitis Virus | CDC Overview Japanese encephalitis virus is transmitted to humans through the bites of infected Culex species mosquitoes, particularly Culex tritaeniorhynchus Japanese encephalitis virus is the leading cause of vaccine-preventable encephalitis in Asia and the western Pacific For most travelers to Asia, the risk for Japanese encephalitis is very low but varies based on destination, length of
Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine | Japanese Encephalitis Virus | CDC Japanese encephalitis vaccine is not recommended for travelers with very low risk itineraries, such as shorter-term travel limited to urban areas or travel that occurs outside of a well-defined Japanese encephalitis virus transmission season To learn more about the vaccine, visit our Healthcare Providers page
Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment | Japanese Encephalitis Virus | CDC Japanese encephalitis virus infection can result in febrile illness or neurologic disease, including meningitis or encephalitis If you think you or a family member might have Japanese encephalitis, talk to your healthcare provider There is no specific treatment for Japanese encephalitis Rest, fluids, and pain medications may relieve symptoms
Japanese Encephalitis: Causes and How It Spreads Japanese encephalitis is caused by a virus primarily spread to people through the bite of an infected mosquito Japanese encephalitis virus is maintained in the environment between mosquitoes and other animals, namely wading birds and pigs
Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine Information for Healthcare Providers Japanese encephalitis vaccine One inactivated Vero cell culture-derived Japanese encephalitis (JE) vaccine (called IXIARO and manufactured by Valneva) is available in the United States This vaccine was approved in March 2009 for use in people aged 17 years and older and in May 2013 for use in children 2 months through 16 years of age
Preventing Japanese Encephalitis | Japanese Encephalitis Virus | CDC Japanese encephalitis virus is spread through the bite of an infected mosquito Japanese encephalitis occurs in Asia and parts of the western Pacific The best way to prevent Japanese encephalitis is to prevent mosquito bites and get vaccinated before traveling, if vaccination is recommended for you
Travelers Health | CDC CDC Travelers’ Health Branch provides updated travel information, notices, and vaccine requirements to inform international travelers and provide guidance to the clinicians who serve them