Have you verified the vaccine requirements for your upcoming trip, whether it be for business or pleasure?
Find out which shots you need before traveling to any of the 279 countries listed on Medindia's travel vaccination calculator. If you are coming from a country where there is a significant risk of contracting a specific disease, several countries may demand a mandatory vaccination certificate before departure (such as the COVID-19 vaccination)(
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All travellers should plan ahead and have their vaccinations in accordance with the recommendation made by the concerned health department of that country(
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Please note that at present most countries have done away with mandatory COVID-19 vaccination certificate, however this may change.
Vaccination will not only protect you but also prevent you to become a carrier for the disease . As Alan Spira says in his article 'We cannot make travellers bullet-proof but it is possible to make them bullet-resistant'(
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Have a safe and happy journey but do plan ahead using our
travel vaccination calculator.
Types of Travel Vaccines:
The idea of pre-travel visit is to minimise health risks specific to the journey. Understand various vaccine requirements-
Required Vaccination
- vaccination required for entry into certain countries
Recommended vaccination
- vaccination that are recommended before travel to particular countries or areas depending upon the risk of diseases
Routine vaccination
- basic vaccination used in most national routine program
Please Note Research the necessary vaccinations and drugs to pack in advance to protect yourself. Pregnant women, nursing mothers, those with known vaccination sensitivities, and travellers all need to see a doctor or visit a travel clinic at least four weeks before their trip.
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Travel Vaccination - Must Know Facts
- Global air travel is on increase. In 2004 there were 1.9 billion passengers and this rose to 4.7 billion in 2019. This fell by 50% during COVID-19 pandemic and has picked up from 2022(4✔ ✔Trusted Source
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- Some vaccines require multiple doses to induce long lasting protective immunity, and some will only induce protective immunity for a limited period of time(2✔ ✔Trusted Source
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Which vaccinations for which travel-destination?
Go to source). - Additional vaccinations against hepatitis A and B, typhoid fever, poliomyelitis, rabies or Japanese encephalitis may be recommended depending on your risks(2✔ ✔Trusted Source
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Go to source). - You may be advised to have booster vaccination if you had childhood vaccination Tropical countries are known for vector.
- Typhoid, Cholera and Hepatitis A risk is higher can occur from consuming contaminated food and water or where personal hygiene and sanitation is poor.
- Malaria is prevalent in tropical countries but there is no vaccine against it. However, tablets are advised for prophylaxis.
- Visit approved vaccination centre to get the international certificate of vaccination (or a letter of exemption when appropriate)
- International certificate of vaccination may be required when re-entering a country from another country where yellow fever is endemic(5✔ ✔Trusted Source
Which vaccinations for which travel-destination?
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Recommended Readings on Travel Vaccination
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Air travel has become the primary mode of transport for the common man for both business and leisure.
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