Japanese encephalitis in the Western Pacific Region: Implication from the Republic of Korea. Issue 13 (17th March 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Choe, Young June; Jee, Youngmee; Takashima, Yoshihiro; Lee, Jong-koo
• Is Part Of: Vaccine. Volume 38:Issue 13(2020)
• Page Start: 2760
• Page End: 2763
• Publication Date: 2020-03-17
• Subjects: Japanese encephalitis -- Vaccine -- Korea; Vaccines -- Periodicals; 615.372
• DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2020.02.061
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0264-410X

Abstract

Highlights: Japanese encephalitis causes high disease burden in endemic countries. Introduction of vaccine has significantly reduced the incidence in Korea. Change of epidemiology was noted: potentially from virus genotype, vector mosquito, and amplifying hosts. Abstract: Japanese encephalitis (JE) is endemic in the Western Pacific Region. We aim to describe the regional status of control of JE, based on the World Health Organization (WHO) surveillance data, and to share the experience from the Republic of Korea. Substantial progress has been made in the region to date; however, epidemiologic changes have not been delineated. The vaccination coverage should be addressed to close the immunity gap. The lessons learned from Korea may aid in establishing a high-quality surveillance system with a sustainable JE vaccination program in order to prepare for new challenges that this region will face.