IMOJEV JAPANESE ENCEPHALITIS VACCINE (Single Dose) (VAC-IMOJEV)
*Please note that for all vaccine services, if you need to receive the vaccination on a specific day or time slot, please call +852 3970 8888 or WhatsApp +852 5228 5870 (WhatsApp only) to inquire with customer service whether that time can be arranged, then proceed with payment and confirm the appointment with customer service.
- Individuals aged 9 months to 17 years: 2 doses (Two doses should be administered 1 to 2 years apart.)
- Individuals aged 18 and above: Only 1 dose
The World Health Organization strongly recommends vaccination against Japanese encephalitis to prevent infection¹.
Japanese encephalitis is a mosquito-borne disease primarily endemic in rural and suburban areas of Asia and the Western Pacific. Most infected individuals exhibit no obvious symptoms or only mild symptoms such as fever and headache. In severe cases, symptoms can develop rapidly, including headache, high fever, neck stiffness, altered mental status, coma, seizures (especially in children), and spastic paralysis, potentially leading to death¹, with a mortality rate as high as 30%. Among those who recover, 20% to 30% may experience permanent cognitive, behavioral, or neurological issues, such as paralysis, recurrent seizures, or loss of speech².
According to the Department of Health, there is no specific treatment for Japanese encephalitis. Doctors typically provide supportive care to patients. Therefore, vaccination against Japanese encephalitis is a safe and effective preventive measure. Travelers staying in endemic areas for more than a month and short-term travelers who engage in outdoor activities in rural areas during the transmission season should also be vaccinated².
Reference:
1. Japanese encephalitis. Accessed March 27, 2024. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/japanese-encephalitis
2. 日本腦炎. (2023, June 20). 衛生署 衛生防護中心. https://www.chp.gov.hk/tc/healthtopics/content/24/28.html
Manufacturer:
- Substipharm Biologics
- French
- Individuals aged 9 months to 17 years: 2 doses (Two doses should be administered 1 to 2 years apart.)
- Individuals aged 18 and above: Only 1 dose
Not applicable to
Individuals who are currently experiencing a fever or are taking antibiotics
- Individuals who have had allergic reactions to the Japanese encephalitis vaccine in the past
- Individuals with immunosuppressive diseases
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women
(If you have any concerns about the health status, it is advisable to consult a doctor before vaccination.)
Tsing Yi MTR Station - Human Health Integrated Medical Centre
Shop No. 44 and 45, G/F, MTR Tsing Yi station (MTR Exit C)
Tai Wai MTR Station - Human Health Integrated Medical Centre
Shop TAW 3, MTR Tai Wai Station, New Territories
Kowloon MTR Station - Human Health Integrated Medical Centre
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Yau Tong - Human Health Medical Centre
Shop 209A, Lei Yue Mun Plaza, Yau Tong, Kowloon
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Yuen Long - Human Health Integrated Medical Centre
Shop 4, G/F, Kan Yip Building, Nos. 229 Castle Peak Road, Yuen Long, NT
Kwun Tong, Po Tat - Human Health Medical Centre
Shop 119, Po Tat Shopping Centre, Po Tat Estate, Sau Mau Ping, Kwun Tong, Kowloon
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Shop 9-10, MTR Tiu Keng Leng Station, New Territories
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Shop Unit P39B, Telford Plaza, Kowloon Bay
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Shop 6, Yau Tong MTR Station, Kowloon
Tin Shui Wai - Human Health Medical Centre
Shop NG18, G/F, T Town North, Tin Yuet Estate, 33 & 39 Tin Wah Road, Tin Shui Wai, NT
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Shop 39, G/F, Shopping Centre, Aldrich Garden, Shau Kei Wan
Tai Po Fortune Plaza - Human Health Medical Centre
Shop 28B, G/F, Fortune Plaza, 4 On Chee Road, Tai Po, NT
Ngau Tau Kok - Human Health Medical Centre
Shop B3, G/F, Wai King Building, No.1 Jordan Valley North Road, Ngau Tau Kok, Kowloon
If customer purchase vaccine service, please pay attention to the following vaccination guidelines:
• Human Health will contact the customer within 2 working days after successful payment. Customers can also call the hotline at +852 3970 8888 or WhatsApp +852 5228 5870 (WhatsApp only) for booking. (Operation hours: Monday to Saturday: 9:00a.m.– 7:00p.m.)
• Vaccination must be scheduled within 6 months of purchase; no refunds will be issued for expired appointments.
• Customer is not recommended for the injection if he/she is allergic to any component of the vaccine.
• If customer has a fever or is taking antibiotics on the day of injection, it is recommended to delay the injection.
• Customer who is taking drugs but not sure whether it is appropriate to accept the vaccine, it is recommended to consult the doctor or bring the relevant drugs to the health professionals for examination on the day of injection before deciding whether it is suitable for injection.
• If after assessment by the doctor, you are not suitable for the vaccine injection, you will need to pay the doctor's consultation fee of HK$300 - $350. The difference will be refunded. The detailed charges will be based on the arrangements of the medical center.