Dengue Fever

The dengue fever vaccine, Qdenga, can help protect people travelling to tropical and subtropical countries.

What is Dengue Fever

Dengue fever is a viral infection that spreads from mosquitoes to people. It is more common in tropical and subtropical climates

Mode of Transmission

Dengue can be spread from a bite of an infected Mosquito

Affected areas

Dengue is found in tropical areas such as Carribbean, South and Central America, Africa, Asia and the Pacific Islands

Vaccination

Dengue vaccination is given Intra-Muscularly and is a 2 dose regime. The second dose is given 3 months apart from the first dose.

The duration of vaccine will last approximately 4.5 years.

Time scale

Allow at least 2 weeks before travelling for vaccination to be effective

Preventing Infection

• Use of insect/mosquito repelling products containing DEET 50% and Picaridin 20%
• Appropriate clothing to be worn which covers legs and long sleees
• Taking measures to prevent bites
• Vaccination by your pharmacist

Travel vaccination at Crighton pharmacy are normally given on the day of appointment, if you need further information about the service call or pop in store.

Dengue fever vaccine at Crighton Pharmacy

Qdenga is given as 2 doses, 3 months apart, so try to plan ahead. It costs £120 per dose. UK guidance currently recommends it mainly for people who have had dengue before, so our pharmacist will check whether the dengue fever vaccine is right for you.

Mosquito bite prevention is still important after vaccination. So, use insect repellent and cover up during the day. For more about the illness, see the NHS guide to dengue, or explore our other travel vaccinations.