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Japanese Encephalitis in Myanmar

25 August 2016

The Kayin Public Health Department has reported an outbreak of Japanese encephalitis in Kayin State (Hpa-an, Kawkareik, Hlaignbwe and Hpapun townships are affected). Three of the seventeen cases have died.

Advice for Travellers

Japanese encephalitis vaccine is recommended for certain travellers considered to be at risk; particularly during the high risk season. Travellers should also take steps to avoid mosquito bites.