Ixiaro (Jap.B) encephalitis vaccine 0.5ml Syringe suspension for injection POM X1

What Ixiaro is?:

IXIARO is a vaccine against the Japanese encephalitis virus. The vaccine causes the body to produce its own protection (antibodies) against this disease. IXIARO is used to prevent infection with the Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV). This virus is mainly found in Asia and is transmitted to humans by mosquitoes that have bitten an infected animal (like pigs). Many infected people develop mild symptoms or no symptoms at all. In people who develop severe disease, JE usually starts as a flu-like illness, with fever, chills, tiredness, headache, nausea, and vomiting. Confusion and agitation also occur in the early stage of disease

What is it used for?:

IXIARO should be given only to adults, adolescents, children and infants aged 2 months and older travelling to countries, where JE is endemic or who are at risk through work

Patient info leaflet link:

pil.6534.pdf