Resources for Japanese Encephalitis

What to know

Below are additional resources about the Japanese encephalitis vaccine and areas at risk.

Stacks in a library filled with books and reports.

For travelers

CDC’s Health Information for International Travel (Yellow Book): Information about JE risk by country and recommendations for prevention of JE among travelers
Japanese Encephalitis VIS
Access a PDF version of the current Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine Information Statement (VIS).
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For healthcare providers

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Japanese Encephalitis Vaccination for Travelers Decision Tree
Infographic of the Japanese Encephalitis Vaccination for Travelers Decision Tree
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Infographic of Risk Factors for Japanese Encephalitis Among Travelers
Infographic showing risk factors for Japanese Encephalitis among travelers.
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Vaccine recommendations

Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
MMWR. Recommendations and Reports / Vol. 68 / No. 2 / P. 1–33
WHO position paper on Japanese encephalitis (2015)
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Content Source
National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID)
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