Japanese encephalitis cover, planned around your trip
Longer trips through Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, India and the wider Far East are popular with travellers from Oldham, and for the more rural, off-grid versions of those journeys Japanese encephalitis is worth a conversation. It is not a vaccine everyone needs, which is exactly why an assessment matters.
At our Featherstall Road North clinic we will look at where you are going, how long for and what time of year, then advise honestly whether the two-dose course is right for you. There is no GP referral, and an accelerated option may be possible if you have left it a little late.
Japanese encephalitis vaccination in Oldham
Japanese encephalitis is a viral infection spread by mosquitoes across much of South and Southeast Asia and the Far East. It is uncommon in travellers but can be very serious when it does occur, so it is recommended for certain trips rather than routinely for everyone. At Oldham Clinic on Featherstall Road North our pharmacist prescriber can assess your itinerary and provide the two-dose course, with an accelerated option where time is short and no GP referral needed.
Who needs the Japanese encephalitis vaccine?
It is aimed at travellers spending longer in rural parts of Asia, particularly around rice paddies and pig farming, and especially during and just after the wet season when mosquito numbers are highest. Think extended backpacking trips, working or volunteering in the countryside, or repeated visits to affected regions, rather than a short city break. The risk is genuinely low for a quick urban stay, so this is very much a vaccine we recommend based on where you are going and for how long, which we will work through with you.
The Japanese encephalitis course and schedule
The standard course is two doses given 28 days apart, on day 0 and day 28. Where your departure is sooner, an accelerated schedule with the second dose at day 7 may be possible, so it is worth asking rather than ruling it out. The vaccine can be given from 2 months of age. Because the full course takes time, the sooner you book the better, ideally around a month before you travel. We do not list prices on the page; see our booking page for current prices. At the same visit we can review the rest of your Asia itinerary, including hepatitis A, typhoid and malaria advice.
Booking your Japanese encephalitis vaccine in Oldham
We are at Oldham Clinic, Westwood Pharmacy, 69-71 Featherstall Road North, Oldham OL9 6QB, a short walk from the Westwood Metrolink stop with free patient parking on-site, and Manchester Airport around 40 minutes away by car. We look after travellers from across Oldham and the wider Greater Manchester area heading out to Asia, and can plan the whole course around your dates. Book online or call 0161 213 0394.
What's included at your appointment.
A pharmacist-led assessment, the vaccine itself, and any certificate you need, in one visit in Oldham.
Nazma Bibi is the superintendent pharmacist at Westwood Pharmacy in Oldham (Oldham Clinic), registered with the GPhC (2059095).
Verify on the GPhC register (2059095) →Three steps to your vaccination.
Assess, vaccinate, certificate. Usually 20 to 30 minutes.
Rated Excellent by our Oldham patients.
Nazma is a brilliant pharmacist and is very empathetic and understanding.
Managed to fit us in last minute for travel vaccines. Brilliant service, very professional and knowledgeable.
The consultant we saw at Westwood pharmacy to discuss vaccinations for our trip to SE Asia was absolutely amazing. She was very knowledgeable, friendly & efficient.
Amazing customer service! Everyone here is so welcoming and humble. Special thanks to sister Nazma Bibi. I highly recommend every pilgrimage travellers (umrah/hajj) to get vaccinated in Westwood Pharmacy. 10/10
Very knowledgeable practitioner who administered our vaccines gave us some really good tips for our forthcoming travels.
I received my meningitis vaccine here, and the customer service was excellent. The process was hassle-free. I highly recommend them.
Common questions about the Japanese encephalitis vaccine.
Japanese encephalitis vaccine, planned in Oldham
Spending time in rural Asia? Get an honest assessment and your two-dose course, with an accelerated option if you are short on time. Book online or call 0161 213 0394.