Epidemiology and risk factors of Japanese encephalitis in Taiwan, 2010-2022
Journal
PLoS neglected tropical diseases
Journal Volume
17
Journal Issue
10
Date Issued
2023-10
Author(s)
Abstract
Taiwan introduced a two-dose inactivated Japanese encephalitis (JE) mouse brain-derived (JE-MB) vaccine into routine childhood immunization in 1968, with booster vaccination implemented in 1974 and 1983. In 2017, JE-MB vaccine was replaced by a two-dose live-attenuated chimeric vaccine (JE-CV). After implementation of JE vaccination programs, JE cases have shifted from children to adults. In this study, we described the JE epidemiology and identify high-risk groups to further inform vaccine policy.
Type
journal article