C+D Webinar: Japanese Encephalitis for Pharmacy Professionals
Japanese Encephalitis (JE) is a mosquito-borne viral infection found in 25 countries across Asia and the Western Pacific.1,2 As travel patterns evolve, pharmacy professionals play an important role in helping travellers understand the risk of vector-borne diseases and how to reduce exposure. This webinar aims to support healthcare professionals in recognising JE risk within an individualised travel health assessment.
A traveller’s destination, itinerary and activities may influence their exposure to mosquitoes and the risk of JE infection. Understanding the geographic distribution of JE, how the infection is transmitted and which traveller profiles may be at risk can help inform practical prevention discussions.1,2
This webinar will provide practical education to help pharmacy professionals identify relevant JE risk factors, discuss bite-avoidance strategies and incorporate JE considerations into routine travel health consultations.
This webinar explores:
The global impact and evolving epidemiology of Japanese Encephalitis
The mosquito vectors responsible for JE transmission
How travel destinations and itineraries may influence potential exposure
Key risk factors associated with JE among different traveller profiles
Practical bite-avoidance measures that can help reduce the risk of infection
Opportunities to incorporate JE risk assessment into comprehensive travel health consultations
Approaches to supporting informed, individualised traveller protection discussions
Date
Time
Location
Online
Professor Derek Evans (FRPharmS, FRGS, FFTM RCPS(Glasgow), FISTM)
Vice Dean at the Faculty of Travel Medicine
Professor Derek Evans qualified as a pharmacist in 1983 and worked in community pharmacy where he started his interest in travel medicine. After completing his independent prescribing qualification, he undertook the Diploma in Travel Medicine and progressed to become a Fellow and an OSCE Examiner of the Faculty of Travel Medicine. Derek currently runs his own travel medicine consultancy providing clinical support, education, and training services. He has worked internationally and is a Fellow of both the International Society of Travel Medicine and Royal Geographical Society, and Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Travel Medicine.
References
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Japanese Encephalitis. CDC Yellow BookTM. February 2026. Available at: https://www.cdc.gov/yellow-book/hcp/travel-associated-infections-diseases/japanese-encephalitis.html. Accessed: November 2026.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Areas at Risk for Japanese Encephalitis. Japanese Encephalitis Virus. February 2026. Available at: https://www.cdc.gov/japanese-encephalitis/data-maps/index.html. Accessed: November 2026.
UK-VUK-2600094 November 2026