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JE vaccine – rural SEA — RACP Paediatrics MCQ

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ModerateIDJE vaccine – rural SEARACP Paediatrics

A 6-year-old is travelling to rural Cambodia for 3 months where the family will be doing volunteer work in rice-farming communities. What vaccine should be specifically considered for prolonged rural exposure in South-East Asia?

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Correct answer: A — Japanese encephalitis vaccine

Japanese encephalitis (JE) vaccine is recommended for travellers spending ≥1 month in rural/agricultural areas of South-East Asia, particularly during the monsoon season when mosquito transmission is highest. JE is the leading cause of viral encephalitis in Asia. The inactivated JE vaccine (JEspect) is available from 2 months of age in Australia.

Reference: Australian Immunisation Handbook – 2024; RACP Paediatric Curriculum – ID