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Japanese encephalitis vaccine

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The Japanese encephalitis vaccine is a vaccine against Japanese encephalitis. The vaccine is given as a 2-dose series, with the doses spaced 28 days apart. The second dose should be given at least 1 week before travel.

Dr. Keegan Duchicela reviewed this

16 year experience in family medicine

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