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29 August 2023
All travellers should be up-to-date with their routine and COVID-19 vaccinations before heading off to India.
FAQ
What vaccinations do I need to travel to India?
These include vaccines for measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, chicken pox, polio and influenza. For a full list, refer to the National Immunisation Program – available here
Most travellers
There is an increased risk of contracting hepatitis A and typhoid in India, both of which can be contracted through contaminated food or water.
Some travellers
Depending on where you are staying and what activities you have planned, the following vaccinations may be recommended for you by your doctor:
- Cholera
- Hepatitis B
- Japanese encephalitis
- Rabies (due to the number of wild dogs roaming the country)
- Malaria
Sources & Citations
4. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Traveler’s Health India. Available at: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/india [accessed 07 February 2022].
5. Australian Government Department of Health. National Immunisation Program Schedule. Available at: https://www.health.gov.au/health-topics/immunisation/immunisation-throughout-life/national-immunisation-program-schedule [accessed 07 February 2022].
MAT-AU-2200167 Date of preparation March 2022
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