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Dengue Fever
Dengue Fever is very common in certain parts of the world and the infection is spread through mosquitos. Although a lot of dengue fever cases are self-limiting, a small number of cases can lead to a severe and life-threatening infection. You can become infected with Dengue Fever if you are bitten by an infected mosquito, these usually bite during the day.
Symptoms of dengue include fever, headache, eye pain, and rash. 75% of cases are symptom-free however if you become infected for a second time Symptoms can be more serious and potentially fatal.
Dengue Fever is very common in a lot of the tropics, affected areas include:
Asia
Africa
Caribbean
Central and South America
Pacific Islands
Although less common, locally acquired cases are beginning to be reported in Europe, including Croatia, France, and Maderia.
What Vaccines are available?
Qdenga vaccine can be given to adults and children from the age of 4 years old with confirmed dengue infection in the past who are:
planning to travel to areas where there is a risk of dengue infection or areas with an ongoing outbreak of dengue
or
are exposed to dengue virus through their work, for example, laboratory staff working with the virus.
The vaccine contains a weakened version of Dengue virus serotypes 1, 2, 3 and 4 which stimulates your body's immune system and protects you from the virus if you were to become exposed to it in the future. The vaccine is recommended for people traveling to countries where the virus is common.
Vaccine Schedules
Adults and children above age 4 with confirmed dengue infection in the past
Dose 1: Day 0
Dose 2: Month 3
Protection Duration: Up to 4.5 years after the second dose.
How far in advance do I need to book my vaccine for my trip?
You can have the vaccine last up to the day before traveling.
Prevention
If you're traveling to an area where Dengue fever is found, there are some things you can do to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes.
These mosquitos bite during the day, and at this time wear long loose clothing to protect yourself, especially at dawn and dusk.
Use insect repellent and reapply as stated by the manufacturer (look for ingredient DEET).
Sleep under a mosquito net.
Need other vaccines?
Please click on the links below for travel vaccination requirements/ advice.
For vaccine recommendations and information on conditions based on destinations: https://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/home
For vaccine lifespan: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/travel-vaccinations/jabs/
Antimalarials (Maloff Protect): For adults you can buy these over the counter after the consultation at £2 per tablet. For children please enquire.
Need to book more than one vaccine?
Please make a booking for a single vaccine and leave a note with the booking for the other vaccines you require. We will then call you to make other bookings.
Note: We offer a 5% discount for cash payments.
Please make sure you fill in the form in the appointment confirmation which you will recieve (as a link). This will allow us to do a risk assessement before your arrive and check all your travel requirements for a swift & safe appointment.
*Note*
This vaccine is only suitable for individuals aged 4 years of age and older with confirmed dengue infection in the past. Your booking may be cancelled if this is not the case.
Any Cancellation within 48 hours prior to appointment will incur a charge of 20% of total service cost.