Vaccination against dengue
Since March 2023, the vaccine Qdenga® is available on the Belgian market. This vaccine reduces the risk of a severe course of dengue infection. The vaccine may be administered to children as young as 6 years old. Dengvaxia® is not available in Belgium and is not recommended to travellers.
When does the Superior Health Council recommend vaccination?
- Travellers have already had dengue.
- Travellers stay for a long time (> 4 weeks) in or frequently travel through a high-risk area.
- Travellers can obtain the first dose of the vaccination schedule before departure and a second dose 3 months later.
When does the Superior Health Council not recommend vaccination?
- If any of the above conditions are not met, or
- in case of medical contraindications.
The vaccine is a live attenuated vaccine and therefore should not be used in certain immune disorders, during pregnancy or breastfeeding (see adivce report SHC 9158).
Downloads
- SHC 9739 - Vaccination against dengue3.3 Mb pdf
- HGR 9739 - Vaccinatie tegen dengue3.3 Mb pdf
- CSS 9739 - Vaccination contre la dengue3.3 Mb pdf
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