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Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine

Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine (Imojev) costs HK$1,950 per dose at Dedicare Medical Centre, Hong Kong — 9 months to 17 years: 2 doses, HK$3,900; 18 years and above: 1 dose, HK$1,950.

Vaccine
Imojev
Suggested Age
From 9 months onward
Indication

Prevention of Japanese encephalitis

Manufacturer
Sanofi Pasteur
HK Registration Number
HK-62787
Registration
Australia TGA (2010), Hong Kong CHP (2014)
Price
HK$1,950 (per dose)
DosesPriceApplies to
1 doseHK$1,95018 years and above
2 dosesHK$3,9009 months to 17 years
Dosage & Schedule

9 months to 17 years old: 2 doses series, with interval of 12-24 months

18 years old and above: 1 dose only

Peak Incidence Age
Summer and rainy season
Characteristics
  • 99.2% of young children (9 to 18 months old) get protection 28 days after receiving one dose of Japanese encephalitis vaccine
High Risk Groups

Newborn to 14 years old , People who stay outdoor most of the time

Common Side Effects

Fever, injection site reaction (pain/erythema/swelling), unusual crying, loss of appetite, headache, vomiting and somnolence

Contraindication
  • Infant under 9 months old
  • Severe allergic reaction to any component of this vaccine

Medically reviewed by Dr Brian Chung, MBBS (Adelaide), MEDM (CUHK), DDME (CUHK), DOM (CUHK)
Hong Kong Medical Council registration no. M12184

Are there any consultation or injection fees, or other hidden charges, on top of the vaccine price?

No. Dedicare does not charge any of these.

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