Before You Go

Do I Need a Vaccination for My Holiday?

Six weeks before you are due to travel visit your GP’s surgery to check out if you need any jabs or anti-malaria treatment for your chosen destination.  You should also visit your dentist and optician when going on longer trips. 

Disease
How it is Transmitted
Area of Risk
Vaccine Available
Cholera
Usually contaminated food and water, but also shellfish and food
Worldwide
Yes, Course of 2 oral doses
Diptheria
Droplet infection
Worldwide
Yes
Hepatitis A
Contaminated food and water
Worldwide
Yes
Hepatitis B
Contaminated blood and body fluids
Worldwide
Yes
HIV
Contaminated blood and body fluids
Worldwide
No
Japanese B Encephalitis
Infected mosquito
SE Asia and Far east including India, Malaysia, Korea, Philippines and Thailand
Yes
Maleria
Infected mosquito
Most tropical and sub-tropical countries
No - tablets
Meningitis AC
Droplet Infection
Predominately in areas of Africa and Asia
Yes
Measles, Mumps & Rubella
Droplet spread from respiratory tract
Worldwide
Yes
Polio
Poor hygiene, contaminated food and water
Everywhere, but minimal risk in N. & W. Europe, USA, Australia & New Zealand
Yes
Rabies
Animals
Most countries
Yes
Tetanus
Dirty cuts and scratches, contaminated wounds, soil or injuries and accidents
Worldwide
Yes
Typhoid
Contaminated food and water
Worldwide
Yes
Yellow Fever
Infected mosquito
Africa and South America
Yes
Tick-bourne Encephalitis
Insects
Austria, Bavaria, N. Europe and Scandinavia
Yes

 

The above information is provided for guidance only and is no substitute for professional advice or training. No responsibility is accepted by Drakefield Insurance Services Limited.

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