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Can I give Japanese encephalitis vaccine to my children?

Prof HPS Sachdeva
Prof HPS Sachdev,
Senior Consultant Pediatrics,
Sitaram Bhartia Institute of Science and Research,
New Delhi

Q: I have vaccinated my 2 months old son with shan 5. When can I give him the Japanese encephalitis vaccine? Can a 12 years old girl be given this vaccine?

A:Japanese encephalitis vaccine is given only in endemic areas. There must be a gap of at least 4 weeks between any two immunizations. The vaccine can be given at 12 years age.