Is Japanese Encephalitis Preventable?

Travellers should be vaccinated against the infection before visiting endemic areas.

Additional precautions to reduce the risk of being bitten by an infected mosquito includes:

Wearing loose, light-coloured, long-sleeved tops and trousers
Using DEET-containing insect repellent on exposed parts of the body and clothing.
Avoid using fragrant cosmetics or skincare products when engaging in outdoor activities
Re-apply insect repellent whenever necessary
Sleeping in rooms with close-fitting gauze over the windows and doors
If sleeping outside, use a mosquito net that has been covered with insecticide