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India Travel Vaccines & Health

Key Highlights: Visiting friends & relatives (VFR), Golden Triangle (Delhi, Agra, Jaipur), Goa beaches, Kerala backwaters

Appointment Timing

Book clinic visits 6 to 8 weeks before departure to complete multi-dose courses (e.g. Rabies, Hep B).

Health Summary for UK Travellers

High risk of enteric infections (food/water) and vector-borne diseases. VFR travellers and backpackers are at significant risk of Typhoid, Hepatitis A, and Malaria.

Yellow Fever Certificate Requirement

Strict entry regulation: Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for all travellers arriving from or transiting (>12 hours) through yellow fever endemic zones in Africa and South America. Travellers without valid certificates face mandatory 6-day quarantine.

Malaria Risk Advisory

Mosquito Prevention Required

Affected Areas: Present throughout India below 2,000m, with highest risk in northeastern states (Assam, Meghalaya), Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and forested parts of Madhya Pradesh.

Antimalarials are recommended for travel to high-risk rural and eastern zones. In major urban centers (Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru), risk is low to seasonal; bite avoidance is advised.

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High-Risk / Extended Itineraries

Consider for Specific Activities or Extended Stays

Recommended if trekking, visiting rural farming areas, handling animals, or staying with friends/relatives for more than 2 weeks.

Guidance source

NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro

Country guidance can change. Check the source and speak with a qualified travel-health professional before booking.

View Official NaTHNaC Country Page

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