India

India

1. Country Information

  • Continent: Asia
  • Region: South Asia

2. Mandatory Vaccinations

Yellow Fever – Travel from countries with yellow fever (YF) transmission risk: yellow fever vaccination is required for all travellers aged 9 months and older. Any traveller of this age arriving by air or sea without a valid international yellow fever vaccination certificate will be kept in isolation for up to 6 days.

  • COVID-19
  • Chikungunya (for longer stays)
  • Cholera
  • Hepatitis A and B
  • Japanese Encephalitis
  • Rabies (risk of contact with animals or travel to remote areas)
  • Typhoid

4. Routine Vaccinations

  • Diphtheria
  • Tetanus
  • Whooping Cough
  • Chickenpox
  • Influenza
  • Measles
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Poliomyelitis
  • Shingles

5. Special Notes

  • Malaria: Risk exists in many regions, especially in north-eastern and central states. Anti-malarial prophylaxis recommended for travel outside major cities.
  • Japanese Encephalitis: Recommended for longer stays or travel in rural areas.
  • Rabies: India has a high number of rabies cases. Vaccination strongly recommended.
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