The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Foreign and Commonwealth office are useful websites to consult for information about safety and suggested vaccinations for your travel to India. Since most vaccines don't work until approximately two weeks after receiving them you should go to see your GP (or visit a specialist travel clinic) to enquire about necessary vaccinations at least a month before travel.
Typhoid is recommended for all visitors to India, even if your intention is to frequent smart urban areas. Diphtheria and tetanus, Hepatitis A / B and Polio are also recommended by WHO and you will need to discuss the risk of malaria in your chosen destination and the requirement of anti-malarial medication.
Below is an extensive list of vaccinations for travel to India. Explain to your GP or travel health representative where you are going and what activities you are likely to be doing. You may have already had some of these vaccinations from previous trips, so ask your GP which boosters are required and request an International Certificate of Vaccination (a small yellow booklet) to take with you so as to avoid any doubt when you're in India, and for future reference.
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Diphtheria Pertussis and Tetanus (DPT)
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Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)
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Polio (either OPV or IPV)
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Hemophilus b Conjugate Vaccine (Hib)
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Hepatitis A
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Hepatitis B (for stays longer than 60 days)
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Typhoid
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Pre-exposure rabies vaccine is strongly recommended (for stays longer than 60 days)
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Japanese B encephalitis (JBE)
You should also pack a first aid kit to include items like laxatives, anti-diarrhoea medication and antibiotics - these may be necessary to fight the bacteria. You should also include some bandages, pain killers, plasters, medicated ointment, sunscreen, insect repellent and anti-itching cream.
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