Ixiaro is a vaccine that helps protect against Japanese encephalitis, a serious viral infection spread by mosquitoes. It is recommended for people living in or travelling to areas where Japanese encephalitis is present, particularly in parts of Asia and the Western Pacific.
Vaccination course
Standard course
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Dose 1: Day 0
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Dose 2: 28 days after dose 1
Accelerated course (for rapid protection)
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Dose 1: Day 0
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Dose 2: 7 days after dose 1 (adults only)
Booster doses
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A booster dose is recommended 12–24 months after the primary course if ongoing exposure risk remains
