Service Description

DOSE: Age 3+ Two doses at 0 and 28 days. Or if rapid immunity required, 2 doses on day 0, 7 (aged 18 - 65 only). IF TRAVELLING: Vaccine effective 7 days after the second dose. PROTECTION: 1 year. For adults aged 18-64 at ongoing risk a single dose booster after 12 months is recommended. For low risk individuals give booster dose at 12-24 months. A further booster (4th dose) can be given at 10 years for those who remain at risk. AVOID IF: Allergic to vaccine or its constituents, pregnant or breast feeding, epilepsy.