Injections - Japanese Encephalitis?

Japanese Encephalitis - have you had the injection?

Msg: #1 76 weeks ago, June 25th 2008

Hi all, for those trekking around Asia and South America have you had Japanese Encephalitis injection?

Masta suggest there is a risk in number of countries but say the danger is related to rice fields and areas of pig farming.

AnnaAdventuring

Anna Louise
Post Count: 117

Msg: #2 76 weeks ago, June 25th 2008

I've had the injection. I was teaching in rural India for four months and was told it was 'highly recommended' so I went for it. It wasn't half as bad as some people make out - although you do have to pay for it, and start the course in plenty of time so you have the final injection before you leave.

Mike and Sarah

Happy Feet!
Post Count: 101

Msg: #3 75 weeks ago, June 26th 2008

Agree completely with Anna, the injection is fine, just expensive! Better to have it than to need it when you are travelling through Asia & South America. You may also think you won't go to "risk places" but when you get there your itinery may change at short notice as you meet people.

Happy travels.

GWK1

GWK
Post Count: 44

Msg: #4 75 weeks ago, June 27th 2008

Thanks Anna/Mike & Sarah for your comments, I've now booked it in. I was checking a few blogs too and it seems that some of the treks happen to go thro rice fields so as you say best to get it done. Thanks for your advice.

onthego

Dan
Post Count: 7

Msg: #5 62 weeks ago, September 29th 2008

I had the injections a few years ago. After the first one, I thought I had the flu - only sick for a day. The second one made me really sick for a week - 3 days in bed and another couple of days on the couch. The doctor would not give me the final shot due to my reaction to the second.

Number of Users: 4
Number of Posts: 5

Post New Topic

Forums » The General Travel Forum