Current shortage
JESPECT Japanese encephalitis virus purified inactivated vaccine 0.5mL suspension for injection syringe
Japanese encephalitis virus · 6 AgU Injection, suspension
- Supply impact started
- 8 July 2026
- Supply impact ends
- 30 Dec 2026
- TGA row last updated
- 11 Nov 2026
- ARTG ID
- 150602
- Sponsor
- Seqirus Pty Ltd
- Sponsor phone
- 1800 008 275
- Shortage impact
- Medium
- Availability
- Emergency Supply Only
Reason reported to TGA
Unexpected increase in consumer demand
TGA management action
The sponsor is holding emergency stock for patients. Contact the sponsor for more information on accessing emergency supply.
What to do
- 1.Contact your pharmacist — Your pharmacist can check stock and whether another pharmacy can supply this product.
- 2.Ask your doctor before switching — A prescriber can decide whether another product is appropriate. Do not change medicines on your own.
- 3.Check the TGA report — The TGA Medicine Shortage Reports Database is the source for the dates and management action on this page.
Official sources
Last updated from the TGA Medicine Shortage Reports Database (report generated 12 November 2026 10:15:07 PM).
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