{"id":52415,"date":"2025-09-11T17:07:05","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T09:07:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/?post_type=health-article&#038;p=52415"},"modified":"2025-09-17T16:31:42","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T08:31:42","slug":"vaccinations-against-dengue-is-now-a-reality","status":"publish","type":"health-article","link":"https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/health-articles\/vaccinations-against-dengue-is-now-a-reality\/","title":{"rendered":"Vaccinations Against Dengue is Now A Reality"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"52415\" class=\"elementor elementor-52415\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17ba18c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"17ba18c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8454ede elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8454ede\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 15-07-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>Dengue fever is a familiar threat to Malaysians, as it is to people in many other tropical and subtropical regions. For years, Malaysia has faced dengue outbreaks, putting many at risk of the disease. Despite efforts to reduce mosquito breeding area and to prevent mosquito bites with long sleeves, insect repellent, and bed nets, the question remains: What if you\u2019re bitten? Is there any way to protect yourself or reduce the impact of this potentially deadly disease?<\/p><p>Enter the dengue vaccine\u2014a promising tool in the fight against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/health-articles\/lets-fight-dengue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dengue fever.<\/a> Before we go into details, let\u2019s break down some terms to do with the dengue virus. There are four types of dengue virus. To put it simply, it would be virus types 1, 2, 3, and 4.<\/p><p>And two types of dengue vaccine. So, which is for which?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-89d8703 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"89d8703\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 15-07-2024 *\/\n.elementor-column .elementor-spacer-inner{height:var(--spacer-size)}.e-con{--container-widget-width:100%}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer{width:var(--container-widget-width,var(--spacer-size));--align-self:var(--container-widget-align-self,initial);--flex-shrink:0}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container{height:100%;width:100%}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer{height:100%}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer>.elementor-spacer-inner,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer>.elementor-spacer-inner{height:var(--container-widget-height,var(--spacer-size))}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty{position:relative;min-height:22px;min-width:22px}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty .elementor-widget-empty-icon,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty .elementor-widget-empty-icon{position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;margin:auto;padding:0;width:22px;height:22px}<\/style>\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9dcdd72 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9dcdd72\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"subtopic01\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 15-07-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Type 1<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb2d595 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bb2d595\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The first type of dengue vaccine is for people who have had dengue before. It offers moderate protection, but it\u2019s not recommended for those who have never been infected. In fact, people without prior exposure may face a higher risk of severe dengue if infected after receiving this vaccine. The ideal candidates for this vaccine are those who\u2019ve had dengue in the past, especially those aged nine to 45.<\/p><p>This vaccine offers stronger protection against certain strains of the virus, particularly Type 3 and Type 4, but is less effective against others, like Type 2, which is often linked to more serious cases, although Type 1 has traditionally been the most common in Malaysia. It offers stronger protection against certain strains of the virus, particularly Type 3 and Type 4, but is less effective against others, like Type 2, which is often linked to more serious cases, although Type 1 has traditionally been the most common in Malaysia.<\/p><p>This vaccine requires three doses, spaced six months apart, with all doses necessary for optimal protection. It typically lasts for at least six years, especially in individuals with prior dengue exposure. However, the protection tends to decrease over time, particularly against certain types.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-175c066 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"175c066\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d31aa6f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d31aa6f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"subtopic02\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Type 2<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f15e006 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f15e006\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The second vaccine, a more recent vaccine type, is designed for individuals regardless of whether they\u2019ve had dengue before. Clinical trials show that this vaccine offers strong protection against<\/p><p>severe dengue, including hospitalization, and works against all four types of the dengue virus. It\u2019s a better option for people living in or traveling to areas with high dengue risk, as it doesn\u2019t require testing for prior exposure. Your body learns to fight a specific type of dengue virus but may struggle with other types unless previously exposed.<\/p><p>This vaccine is suitable for a broader group, including children as young as four, regardless of whether they have had dengue infection before. However, pregnant or breastfeeding women and those with weakened immune systems should consult with a doctor before getting vaccinated.<\/p><p>This type of vaccine requires two doses, given three months apart. It also provides protection for about four and a half years, but ongoing studies may extend this timeframe. Booster doses may be recommended in the future, but the need for them hasn\u2019t been confirmed yet.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-339b382 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"339b382\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f32fa9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8f32fa9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"subtopic03\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">In a nutshell<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92511c5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"92511c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Both vaccines are primarily recommended for people living in dengue hot spots. It\u2019s important to note that the effectiveness of the vaccines can vary depending on the type circulating in your area and whether you\u2019ve had prior dengue exposure. Always consult a doctor to determine which vaccine is right for you based on where you live or are traveling to and your medical history.<\/p><p>For both vaccines, missing a dose doesn&#8217;t mean restarting the series, but it&#8217;s important to catch up as soon as possible.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0982fc2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"0982fc2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1229c11 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1229c11\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"subtopic04\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Note the side effects<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60fe4af elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"60fe4af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/health-articles\/vaccinations-keep-your-child-safe\/\">Vaccines<\/a> are generally safe and well-tolerated, though mild and temporary side effects can occur. These may include pain or swelling at the injection site, fatigue, headache, or mild fever, which usually resolve within a few days and can often be managed with over-the-counter pain relievers. It\u2019s also advisable to rest, stay hydrated, and avoid strenuous activities for a couple of days after receiving the vaccine.<\/p><p>Although severe side effects are rare, some individuals may experience them such as allergic reactions (e.g. swelling or difficulty breathing) to either vaccine or extreme fatigue. If you experience them, seek immediate medical attention.<\/p><p>While the vaccines reduce the severity of dengue, it\u2019s still possible to contract the disease. However, the vaccines significantly decrease the chances of severe illness and hospitalization.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-090008f elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"090008f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2928888 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2928888\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"subtopic05\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Precautions for certain groups<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92439f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"92439f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you have specific health conditions, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/health-articles\/7-perkara-tentang-penyakit-autoimun\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">autoimmune diseases<\/a> or allergies, consult your healthcare provider before getting vaccinated. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should avoid the first type of vaccine, and the second type should only be used in these cases if the benefits outweigh the risks.<\/p><p>For people with weakened immune systems (such as those undergoing chemotherapy), the second vaccine type is usually safer than the first type, since it\u2019s not a live vaccine. However, a healthcare provider will need to assess the risks for each individual.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-464415f elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"464415f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1189918 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1189918\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"subtopic06\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Vaccination alone isn\u2019t enough<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc8b57d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"bc8b57d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 15-07-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"836\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/health-Vaccinations-Against-Dengue-is-Now-A-Reality-banner1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-52410\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/health-Vaccinations-Against-Dengue-is-Now-A-Reality-banner1.jpg 836w, https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/health-Vaccinations-Against-Dengue-is-Now-A-Reality-banner1-300x144.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.columbiaasia.com\/malaysia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/health-Vaccinations-Against-Dengue-is-Now-A-Reality-banner1-768x367.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 836px) 100vw, 836px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77a7cfb elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"77a7cfb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4fbcd90 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4fbcd90\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Even after getting vaccinated, it\u2019s crucial to continue using mosquito protection measures, such as repellents, nets, and wearing long-sleeved clothing. Removing standing water around your home helps eliminate mosquito breeding sites, further reducing the risk of dengue transmission.<\/p><p>The dengue vaccines represent significant strides in controlling dengue fever, especially in regions where outbreaks are common. These vaccines can help reduce the risk of severe disease and hospitalization, but they are most effective when used alongside other preventive measures.<\/p><p>If you live in or travel to an area where dengue is a concern, talk to your healthcare provider about getting vaccinated. With the right vaccine, along with smart mosquito-control practices, you can significantly reduce your risk of dengue fever and protect your health for the long term.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dengue fever is a familiar threat to Malaysians, as it is to people in many other tropical and subtropical regions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":52385,"template":"","topic":[113,156],"language":[137],"class_list":["post-52415","health-article","type-health-article","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","topic-emergency-medicine","topic-internal-medicine","language-en"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Dengue Vaccine: Protection &amp; Prevention - Columbia Asia Hospital Tebrau<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Dengue vaccine protects against severe dengue. 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