Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine in Mississauga — Ixiaro for Travel to Asia
Ixiaro (inactivated JE vaccine) available at Peel Travel Clinic in Heartland Town Centre. Recommended for travel to rural and agricultural areas of Asia. Standard 2-dose series 28 days apart or accelerated 7-day schedule available.
Address
550 Matheson Blvd W, Unit 106
Mississauga, ON L5R 4B8
Inside Heartland Town Centre
Hours
Monday - Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
About Japanese Encephalitis and Ixiaro Vaccine
Japanese encephalitis (JE) is the leading cause of viral encephalitis in Asia, causing approximately 70,000 cases annually across 24 countries. The virus is transmitted by Culex mosquitoes that breed in rice paddies and wetlands, and is most active during the monsoon season from May to October. While most infections are sub-clinical, those who develop encephalitis face a 30% mortality rate — and up to half of survivors suffer permanent neurological damage.
Ixiaro is the only inactivated JE vaccine approved in Canada, produced from the SA14-14-2 JE strain. It is given as a 2-dose series 28 days apart, with excellent immunogenicity. An accelerated schedule (0 and 7 days) is also available for adults 18–65 who have limited time before departure. Peel Travel Clinic at Heartland Town Centre in Mississauga provides Ixiaro as part of comprehensive pre-travel health assessments for travellers to Asia.
30%
Fatality rate in clinical cases
2 doses
28 days apart (standard)
24 countries
JE endemic range in Asia
Who Should Get the Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine?
NACI recommends Ixiaro for travellers with significant exposure risk in endemic Asia — especially those spending extended time outdoors or in rural areas.
Long-Term Travellers to Asia (1+ Month)
NACI recommends JE vaccination for travellers spending one month or more in endemic areas of Asia, particularly in rural or agricultural regions where transmission risk is highest.
Short-Term Rural/Agricultural Travellers
Even brief trips to rural rice-farming areas, wetlands, or agricultural zones in endemic regions can carry JE risk — especially during peak transmission season (May–October).
Adventure & Backpacking Travellers
Backpackers, cyclists, trekkers, and adventure travellers spending time outdoors in Southeast Asia, South Asia, or the Pacific are at elevated risk due to prolonged outdoor exposure.
Missionary & Humanitarian Workers
Workers deployed to rural communities in JE-endemic countries for relief, development, or religious missions often spend extended time in high-risk environments without air conditioning.
Travellers During Peak Season (May–Oct)
Japanese encephalitis transmission peaks during the rainy season in Asia (May to October). Travellers during these months face higher risk even in peri-urban areas.
Expats Relocating to Rural Asia
Individuals relocating to rural or semi-rural areas of Asia for work, family, or retirement should receive the full JE vaccine series before or shortly after arrival.
Ixiaro Vaccination Schedules
| Schedule | Timing | Who It's For |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Dose 1, then dose 2 at Day 28 | All eligible travellers with 5+ weeks before departure |
| Accelerated (18–65) | Dose 1, then dose 2 at Day 7 | Adults needing protection in under 4 weeks |
| Booster | 1 year after primary series | Ongoing or future risk in endemic areas |
| Subsequent boosters | Every 10 years | Expatriates or frequent travellers with continuing risk |
Cost and Coverage for Ixiaro in Ontario
Not OHIP-covered — private pay
Ixiaro is a travel vaccine and is not covered under OHIP or the Ontario publicly funded immunization schedule. Most patients pay out of pocket, with each dose typically costing $200–$250. The full 2-dose series runs approximately $400–$500.
Travel insurance may cover
Some travel health insurance plans and employer group benefit plans with travel medicine provisions cover Ixiaro. Check your policy under "travel vaccines" or "preventive care." We can provide receipts for reimbursement claims.
Comprehensive travel health assessment included
At Peel Travel Clinic, Ixiaro administration is accompanied by a full pre-travel consultation — we review your entire itinerary, risk areas, and all applicable vaccines (typhoid, hep A, rabies, etc.) to ensure you travel protected.
Frequently Asked Questions — Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine in Mississauga
What is Japanese encephalitis and how dangerous is it?
Who needs the Japanese encephalitis vaccine?
Which countries and regions have Japanese encephalitis risk?
What is the Ixiaro vaccine schedule?
Is there an accelerated Ixiaro schedule for last-minute travel?
When is a JE vaccine booster needed?
How do I get the Japanese encephalitis vaccine in Mississauga?
Get Ixiaro JE Vaccine in Mississauga
550 Matheson Blvd W, Unit 106 · Mississauga, ON L5R 4B8
Walk-in available · Call ahead to confirm Ixiaro stock · Free parking