Typical requirements by destination

These are frequently recommended vaccine and medication requirements. The exact requirements of an individual traveller may be quite different depending on the exact locations of travel, season, previous vaccines, etc. Additional vaccines may be needed for prolonged stays in some areas or for unusual exposure risks.

All destinations

• diphtheria-tetanus booster (if not up to date)
• flu shot (depending on season)

 

 

Africa

• hepatitis A vaccine
• typhoid vaccine
• meningitis vaccine (for some destinations)
• yellow fever vaccine (for some destinations)
• malaria prevention medication

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Asia

• hepatitis A vaccine
• typhoid vaccine
• malaria prevention medication

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Central and South America

• hepatitis A vaccine
• typhoid vaccine
• yellow fever vaccine (for some destinations)
• malaria prevention medication

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Europe

• hepatitis A vaccine (for some destinations)
• typhoid vaccine (for some destinations)

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Indian subcontinent

• hepatitis A vaccine
• typhoid vaccine
• malaria prevention medication

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