Stay safe abroad with specialist Japanese encephalitis protection from Fulham Palace Pharmacy. Local experts guide you through every step before you fly.
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Our clinicians begin with a detailed travel risk assessment that reviews your destinations, trip length and planned activities. You receive honest information on the likelihood of exposure to Japanese encephalitis virus and the benefits of vaccination.
If vaccination is appropriate, we administer IXIARO in two doses, 28 days apart, finishing at least seven days before departure. The session lasts around 20 minutes and includes clear after‑care guidance and confirmation for your travel records. We also advise on insect‑bite avoidance and wider travel health points recommended by the NHS. Payment is taken per dose; the vaccine is not on the NHS, so private clinics like ours supply it.
Having both doses completed a month before flying gives full protection. We recommend contacting us six to eight weeks before you leave.
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Enjoy a one-to-one consultation in our relaxed Fulham Palace setting. Our experienced pharmacists will listen, answer every question and design the right care for you.
Leave with your prescriptions, vaccines or personalised health advice—all dispensed on the spot. We’ll make sure you have everything you need to feel confident and well.
Most UK travellers have very low risk. Risk rises in rural parts of Southeast Asia and the Western Pacific, especially in monsoon seasons when mosquitoes breed quickly. Your personal risk depends on time outdoors at night, farm stays, or visiting rice fields. A careful assessment lets you decide if vaccine protection is worthwhile for peace of mind.
The licensed schedule is two injections delivered 28 days apart. Immunity develops seven days after the second dose, so aim to finish at least a week before you reach a risk area. An accelerated course may be possible for adults when time is short.
You should delay vaccination if you have a fever on appointment day. Tell our pharmacist about severe allergies to vaccine ingredients or if you reacted badly to another vaccine in the past. Pregnant individuals are assessed carefully; benefits usually outweigh theoretical risks when travel is unavoidable.
Most people notice only mild soreness at the injection site. Occasional headaches or low‑grade fever settle within 24 hours. Severe allergic reactions are very rare. We monitor you for 10 minutes after each dose and provide a 24‑hour helpline.
Current guidance states immunity lasts at least 12 months. A booster after one year may be advised for ongoing travel or occupational exposure. Our recall system reminds you when follow‑up is due.
IXIARO is licensed from age two months but national advisers recommend selective use from two years unless risk is high. Our pharmacist will balance travel plans, mosquito exposure, and your child’s health to help you decide.
Wear loose long‑sleeved clothing after dusk. Apply insect repellent containing 50 percent DEET. Sleep under a permethrin treated net if accommodation is unscreened. These measures add an extra barrier and protect you against other mosquito diseases too.