Travel vaccinations for Asia
Asia includes a vast ranges of cultures throughout it’s many countries. India offers travellers bustling cities, beautiful wilderness and temples of worship to more than a 300 million Gods. Hugely popular with travellers, Thailand, the land of smiles, and it’s neighbours Laos and Cambodia, are full of excitment, history and friendly locals. Japan, is the ideal East-meets-West, with high tech cities and modern conveniences alongside a culture strengthened through many years of being cut off from outsiders.
RECOMMENDED TRAVEL VACCINES FOR ASIA
TETANUS: Timing: Anytime before travel, Doses: 1 dose
DIPHTHERIA: Timing: Anytime before travel, Doses: 1 dose
HEPATITIS A: Timing: 2 weeks before travel, Doses: 1 dose
HEPATITIS B: Timing: 3 weeks before travel, Doses: 3 doses
MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): Timing: 1 month before travel, Doses: 2 doses
RABIES: Timing: 4 weeks before travel, Doses: 3 doses
TYPHOID: Timing: 2 weeks before travel, Doses: 1 dose
YELLOW FEVER: Timing: 10 days before travel, Doses: 1 dose
*Vaccination schedules are approximate and are calculated based on the first dose. Schedules are subject to change depending on your individual needs and will be discussed in your appointment. These are the minimum times required to complete courses or for vaccines to become fully effective. You can always start your course of vaccinations earlier than stated, as vaccines work best when your body has time to process them. Your Travel Nurse will discuss any health implications in your appointment
YELLOW FEVER IN ASIA
There is no risk of Yellow Fever in Asia.
Some countries require arriving travellers to have certification of immunisation for Yellow Fever.
MALARIA RISK IN ASIA
Malaria is present in many countries in Asia.
There is no vaccination for Malaria, we recommend you have a consultation with our expert Travel Nurses to talk through your Antimalarial medication options for specific countries.
