JE is killing more adults in Nepal as vaccination only covers children
kathmandupost.com · Fri Sep 18 00:42:51 GMT 2026

Immunisation experts urge authorities to vaccinate everyone above 30, citing a shift in the age group at risk and a high risk of fatality among unvaccinated people.
Nepal is witnessing a steep surge in cases of Japanese encephalitis infections, a viral disease that causes inflammation of the brain. The disease is not only making people sick but also taking a heavy toll, which immunisation experts say is alarmingly high.
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