Children with epilepsy who have not had a seizure for 2 years can receive the Japanese encephalitis vaccine?

Patient's question:

A child with epilepsy has been stable for 2 years without any seizures. Can they receive the Japanese encephalitis vaccine? Development is relatively delayed, currently 2.5 years old, walking is not very stable, and they cannot speak.

Doctor's answer:

I haven't had a seizure for two years, so it is okay to get the encephalitis vaccine.
Advice: However, considering your child is a seizure patient, it's also recommended to consult with the vaccination doctor or a relevant specialist before getting vaccinated. This will help prevent the vaccine from triggering abnormal brain cell activity again.

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