Booked a packaged-tour to India, but have you had adequate flu, malaria and typhoid shots? 

With its rich cultural heritage and warm hospitality, India is amongst the preferred tourist destinations. With sub-tropical climate, dense population and loads of dining options, the chances of falling sick are equally high. We bring forth a detailed guide on vaccinations required before you take a voyage to India.

Essential Immunization

Obtain the current recommended immunizations list from Centers for Disease Control website. Recommended vaccines for travelers except infants and pregnant women include Typhoid, Polio meningococcal, Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B. Rabies may be necessary for extended trips. 

Before catching a plane to India, ensure your routine immunization is up-to-date. You must be inoculated against Mumps, Measles and Rubella, take the MMR booster, unless pregnant. Update your Tetanus vaccination every 10 years. Travelers who risk exposure to Hepatitis B, and children who did not receive the series as infants, must receive this additional vaccination.

Visit your doctor at least two months prior to travelling to India and obtain scheduled and recommended immunizations. Get inoculated four weeks before departure for Hepatitis A. Oral typhoid vaccine, available for travelers 6 years and above, approved injection for toddlers over 2 years. Take anti-malaria drug prior to commencing your trip, as directed by your doctor. Polio requires a booster, a recommended child vaccination.

Recommended Vaccination – At –Risk Travelers

Travelers who are either veterinarians or animal conservationists or anyone who plans to be in close contact with animals India, should talk to their doctor regarding the potential risks. Depending on the kind of activity, you will be involved, it is highly recommended to inoculate against rabies and Japanese encephalitis.

India with potholes and open drains is the breeding grounds for mosquitoes, especially in the Monsoons. Inquire the current vaccination requirements in India for Malaria and Yellow Fever from the World Health Organization website. Yellow fever does not pose a health risk in India, however, Malaria is prevalent and therefore anti-malaria medication and repellent is essential.

Good to Have Medication

Carry a first-aid box containing band-aids, medication for fever, headaches and stomachaches, dysentery tablets, antibiotics, general-purpose ointments and your doctor’s prescription. If you suffer from allergies like asthma, ensure that you have adequate supply of asthmatic drugs during your stay. Drink only bottled-water, and avoid eating street food, unless they are piping hot and hygienically prepared.

Health Certificate Requirement

Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate is required from tourists hailing from the Yellow Fever endemic countries. It conforms to the International Health Regulation. However, citizens and tourists arriving from Canada, United States and United Kingdom are not required to furnish any vaccination certificate. We at palnettours.com highly recommend you to get precautionary inoculation against Hepatitis B and Cholera, should you plan a longer stay in India.

Immunization is a preventive measure to avoid life-threatening illnesses and diseases. Prior, travelling to India it is essential that your routine and India-specific immunizations are up to date with WHO and CDC requirements. Stay healthy and enjoy your travel to India.