Chikungunya vaccine

Description

Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself against chikungunya and its complications. This vaccine is indicated for travellers aged 18 years and over who travel to a country where there is a risk of chikungunya virus transmission.

Symptoms after vaccination

Some symptoms may be caused by the vaccine. Other symptoms may occur by chance and are not related to the vaccine (e.g. cold, nausea, headache).

The chikungunya vaccine is safe. In most cases, it does not cause any reaction.

The nature and frequency of possible reactions to vaccine
Frequency	Known reactions to this vaccine
Very often (less than 50% of people)	Headache Fatigue Muscle pain Joint pain Fever
Often (less than 10% of people	Pain at the injection site Nausea Skin rash
Occasional (less than 1% of people)	Vomiting

Around 12% of people who received the vaccine experienced adverse reactions similar to chikungunya (fever ≥ 38°C and one of the reactions mentioned in the previous table, or swollen lymph nodes, or certain neurological, cardiac or ocular symptoms). 1.6% of people who received the vaccine required medical attention or hospitalization.

What to do after vaccination

Tips to follow immediately following vaccination

Wait 15 minutes before leaving premises where vaccine is received. If an allergic reaction occurs, the symptoms will appear a few minutes after the vaccination.

If you feel side effects, immediately inform the person giving the vaccine. That person will be able to treat you immediately.

Tips to follow at home

If you experience redness, pain or swelling at the injection site, apply a cold, damp compress on it.

Use medication for fever or discomfort if needed.

When to seek medical help

See a doctor if one of the following applies to you:

You experience serious and unusual symptoms
Your symptoms get worse instead of improving
Your symptoms last over 48 hours