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Travel Vaccination

Dengue Fever Vaccination

Protect yourself against dengue fever before travelling to high-risk tropical destinations.

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About Dengue Fever

What Is Dengue Fever?

Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne viral infection found in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. It causes high fever, severe headache, muscle and joint pain, and can occasionally develop into severe dengue which is life-threatening.

  • Transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes (day-biting)
  • Common in Southeast Asia, Caribbean, Central/South America, Pacific Islands
  • Over 390 million infections worldwide each year
  • No specific antiviral treatment — prevention is key
  • Symptoms appear 4-10 days after being bitten
Dengue fever vaccination
The Vaccine

Dengue Fever Vaccination

The Qdenga (TAK-003) dengue vaccine provides protection against all four dengue virus serotypes. It is recommended for travellers to high-risk dengue areas.

  • 2-dose schedule given 3 months apart
  • Suitable for adults aged 4 and over
  • Provides protection against all 4 dengue serotypes
  • Recommended for travellers to endemic areas
  • Available privately at our pharmacy
Dengue fever vaccination at pharmacy
Key Information

What You Need to Know

Who Should Get Vaccinated

Travellers to dengue-endemic areas. Those staying in high-risk regions for extended periods. People visiting during rainy/monsoon season when mosquito activity peaks.

Dosing Schedule

2 doses given 3 months apart. Ideally complete course before travel. Protection begins after the second dose.

Prevention Tips

Use DEET-based insect repellent. Wear long sleeves/trousers during day. Use air-conditioned/screened accommodation. Remove standing water near accommodation.

Questions

Dengue Fever FAQs

Yes. The Qdenga (TAK-003) vaccine provides protection against all four dengue serotypes. It is given as 2 doses, 3 months apart.
The vaccine is recommended for travellers to dengue-endemic areas including Southeast Asia, the Caribbean, Central and South America, and the Pacific Islands.
Ideally, start the vaccine course at least 3 months before travel to complete both doses. However, even a single dose provides some protection.
No, the dengue vaccine is only available privately. We offer it at our pharmacy with expert travel health advice.

Travelling to a Dengue Zone?

Get vaccinated before your trip. Walk in or call ahead.

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