Dengue fever is a viral infection transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, primarily Aedes aegypti. These mosquitoes thrive in tropical and subtropical climates, making regions like Bali susceptible to outbreaks.
CDC recommends dengue vaccination for children 9 through 16 years old. Sanmed Medical provide Dengue Tretravalent vaccine for children and adults to prevents dengue fever infection caused by 4 serotypes of the dengue virus which is transmitted by the Aedes aegypti or Aedes albopictus mosquito.
Symptoms
Dengue fever symptoms usually appear 4-10 days after a mosquito bite and can include:
- High fever
- Severe headache
- Pain behind the eyes
- Joint and muscle pain
- Rash
- Mild bleeding (e.g., nose or gum bleed, easy bruising)
In severe cases, dengue can progress to dengue hemorrhagic fever or dengue shock syndrome, both of which can be life-threatening.
Dengue Vaccine
Sanmed Medical provide QDENGA vaccine to prevent dengue fever
QDENGA Vaccination / Immunization Schedule for Children
Ages 6 – 18 years are given 2 doses with a gap between doses of 3 months.
QDENGA Vaccination / Immunization Schedule for Adults
Ages 18 – 45 years are given 2 doses with a gap between doses of 3 months.
QDENGA Vaccination / Immunization Schedule for the Elderly
There are no recommendations yet.
Side effect :
Fever, pain and redness at the injection site, headache, muscle aches.
Vaccine Contradictions
QDENGA
History of severe allergies to Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever vaccine components.
Pregnant and breastfeeding women.
Immunological disorders (such as HIV).
Immunosuppressive therapy (chemotherapy, high-dose systemic corticosteroids for 14 days or more).
Contact us to book in for a Dengue diagnosis blood test, for a Dengue Recovery IV, or Dengue Vaccine