The self-paid Japanese encephalitis vaccine, the first dose was administered on January 4th at 8 months of age, and the second dose...
Disease description:
A parent is asking about the self-paid Japanese encephalitis vaccination. Their child received the first dose of the Japanese encephalitis vaccine on January 4th, at the age of 8 months. Now they would like to know when the second dose should be administered and whether it is necessary to receive the second dose.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng
Japanese encephalitis is an acute infectious disease transmitted by mosquitoes, and is mainly prevented through vaccination. Self-paid Japanese encephalitis vaccines are usually inactivated vaccines. According to the routine immunization schedule, there should be a certain interval between the first and second doses. Children generally are advised to receive the second dose about one month after the first dose. However, the specific vaccination schedule may vary depending on the type of vaccine and the doctor's recommendation.
Parents are advised to promptly consult the local vaccination clinic or Center for Disease Control (CDC) to obtain information regarding the exact timing for the second dose. Meanwhile, parents should ensure that the child is in good health without symptoms such as fever or diarrhea before vaccination, to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine.
