Preventing Japanese encephalitis

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The measures to protect against Japanese encephalitis are: 

Long-sleeved clothes and closed shoes or travel clothes

Preventing mosquito bites by wearing suitable clothing

Insecticide

Applying mosquito repellent specifically for tropical areas.   

Correct vaccination

In Spain, there is an effective vaccination available to prevent Japanese encephalitis. In case of a high risk of exposure due to the duration or characteristics of your trip, the need for vaccination should be assessed before departure.  

The donations that can be done through this webpage are exclusively for the benefit of Hospital Clínic of Barcelona through Fundació Clínic per a la Recerca Biomèdica and not for BBVA Foundation, entity that collaborates with the project of PortalClínic.

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