Dr. Faisal Abdul Karim Malim
Pediatrics
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Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
My toddler is 3.5 years old. Does she require the vaccines for meningococcal and Japanese encephalitis? These vaccines are listed as optional, but kindly guide me as she will start school soon. Please help.
Thank you.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I have read your query, and I can understand your concern.
Yes, these vaccines are optional but advisable for children in endemic areas or regions where Japanese encephalitis or meningococcal meningitis is common or is in an outbreak situation. The vaccines can help protect against infections affecting the brain.
I hope this information helps you. Please revert in case of further queries.
Thank you.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
Thank you for the reply.
Any list of the endemic area is available doctor? I heard that the Japanese encephalitis vaccine has been made mandatory. Is it so? Is this vaccine required in my hometown?
Thank you.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I have read your query, and I can understand your concern.
Your home place is endemic for Japanese encephalitis. Hence, these vaccines are very much advisable for the child.
I hope this information will help you. Please revert in case of further queries.
Thank you.
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