Japanese encephalitis vaccine warning in Philippines

The Philippine Pediatric Society, Pediatric Infectious Society of the Philippines, and the Philippine Society for Microbiology and Infectious Diseases have warned the public against purchasing vaccines supposedly for Japanese Encephalitis, as these could be counterfeit and substandard. Travellers should also be aware that this vaccine becomes inactivated if it is not maintained at the proper cold temperatures continuously.

Advice

Travellers who require Japanese encephalitis vaccination should obtain it only at authorized sources such as hospitals and health clinics.