Dengue vaccine Qdenga® now available in Australia

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  • Qdenga® costs about $300 for two doses

  • Qdenga® is a live-attenuated vaccine, registered for people aged 4 years and over.

  • Qdenga® must not be given to people who are immunocompromised.

  • Qdenga® should be deferred for 6 months after confirmed or likely history of dengue

  • The vaccine is given as two doses, administered subcutaneously at least 12 weeks apart.

  • Qdenga® can be given at the same time as other vaccines.

  • Efficacy is about 80%

  • Clinical trial data demonstrated sustained protection for up to 4.5 years following vaccination.

  • But there is no current recommendations on booster doses.