Chikungunya Vaccine
Ixchiq is a single-dose vaccine designed to protect adults aged 18 and older against Chikungunya virus, a mosquito-borne illness that can cause severe joint pain and fever. It is specifically recommended for individuals traveling to or living in areas where Chikungunya is endemic or for those at increased risk of exposure.
Ixchiq is a Chikungunya vaccine for adults at risk of mosquito-borne exposure to this virus that causes painful joint symptoms.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 2673243
- Generic
- Ixchiq
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
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Ixchiq is indicated for active immunization against Chikungunya virus disease in adults 18 years of age and older, particularly those traveling to or residing in endemic regions or outbreak areas.
Ixchiq is a live attenuated vaccine that uses a modified, weakened form of the Chikungunya virus to stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies against the virus without causing the full disease.
Ixchiq is administered as a single subcutaneous injection. Common side effects may include injection site pain, headache, fatigue, muscle pain, and fever. It should not be used in immunocompromised individuals or during pregnancy. As with all vaccines, it may not provide complete protection in all recipients.
Official drug label
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed July 26, 2026. · Read our editorial policy