UK travel health
Japanese encephalitis vaccine cost in the UK
Japanese encephalitis vaccination is usually considered for longer stays or higher-risk rural travel in parts of Asia and the Western Pacific.
Last updated: 2026-05-11. Prices shown in GBP unless stated.
Quick answer
In the UK, Japanese encephalitis vaccine commonly costs around GBP90-GBP110 per dose and usually needs a two-dose course before travel.
Cost and access breakdown
| Item | Indicative cost | Access route | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per dose | UK: GBP90-GBP110 / AU: A$300-A$380 | Usually private for travel | Confirm current product and availability. |
| Course | Usually two doses | Travel clinic | Total cost is usually per-dose price multiplied by doses. |
| Booster | Risk-dependent | Clinic advice | Relevant for repeat or ongoing exposure. |
| Consultation | May be extra | Travel clinic | Risk depends on season, rural exposure and trip length. |
Timing
- Usually a two-dose course.
- Plan early enough before travel.
- Risk is highly itinerary-specific.
Quote checks
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Clinical checks before booking
- Risk is usually linked to longer rural stays, season, destination and outdoor exposure.
- Most short urban trips will have a different risk profile from rural or agricultural travel.
- Check product availability early because course timing matters.
Itemised price components
Per dose
GBP90-GBP110 / A$300-A$380
Usually private for travel.
Course total
Usually two doses
Add consultation fee and any booster advice.
Booster
Risk-dependent
Relevant for repeat or ongoing exposure.
Scraped provider evidence
Public provider pages monitored for prices, vaccine availability and city coverage.
| Provider | Market | Signal | Captured price/status |
|---|---|---|---|
| MASTA Travel Health | UK | Japanese Encephalitis | £52.00 |
UK travel vaccine price context
| Travel health consultation | GBP25-GBP50 | Private clinic or pharmacy | Check whether advice is charged separately from vaccines. |
| Hepatitis A | GBP40-GBP80 | NHS or private | Often available free on the NHS when clinically indicated for travel. |
| Typhoid | GBP30-GBP50 | NHS or private | Often available free on the NHS when clinically indicated for travel. |
| Yellow fever | GBP60-GBP100 | Approved centre only | Certificate may be required for entry to some countries. |
| Rabies pre-exposure | GBP50-GBP70 per dose | Private | Usually a multi-dose course. |
| Japanese encephalitis | GBP90-GBP110 per dose | Private | Usually a two-dose course. |
| Malaria tablets | GBP20-GBP120 per course | Private | Cost depends on medicine and trip duration. |
Related travel vaccine guides
Sources & further reading
- NHS travel vaccinations — UK NHS guidance on travel vaccines and which vaccines may be available from GP practices.
- TravelHealthPro — NaTHNaC destination-specific travel health advice and vaccine guidance.
- NaTHNaC yellow fever centres — UK Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre registry and certification context.
- WHO travel and health — International travel health and vaccination requirement context.
Travel vaccine prices vary by clinic, destination, eligibility, product availability and whether a consultation or certificate fee is included. Use this page as a cost guide, not personal medical advice.