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Japanese Encephalitis in Republic of Korea

02 September 2016

The media has reported the countries first Japanese encephalitis virus of 2016 in a male from Gwangju. There were alleged to be 40 cases of Japanese encephalitis virus in 2015.

(Via KBS World Radio - accessed 02/09/16)

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.