Travel Vaccines
Hepatitis A Vaccine
£59/Total
Description
India is the highest-risk destination for UK travellers in terms of travel health. From the beaches of Goa to the Himalayas, the Taj Mahal to Kerala's backwaters, India presents a wide range of health risks that vary by region, season, and type of travel. Several vaccines are strongly recommended, and malaria prevention is essential for certain areas. Typhoid risk is particularly high — India accounts for a significant proportion of typhoid cases in returning UK travellers.
Recommended Vaccines
These vaccines are strongly recommended for travel to India. Our pharmacist will advise which are most relevant to your specific itinerary.
Travel Vaccines
Typhoid Vaccine
£39/Total
Travel Vaccines
Hepatitis B Vaccine
£165/Total
Travel Vaccines
Rabies Vaccine
£297/Total
Travel Vaccines
Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine
£238/Total
Travel Vaccines
Travel Vaccines
Cholera Vaccine (Dukoral)
£98/Total
Travel Vaccines
Meningitis ACWY Vaccine
£49/Total
Moderate Risk Level
Malaria in India
Malaria risk exists throughout India, but varies significantly by region and season. Risk is highest in the eastern and north-eastern states (Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Assam), and in rural areas across the country. Major cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Bangalore have lower but non-zero risk. Anti-malarial tablets are recommended for most travel outside the major cities — our pharmacist will assess your specific itinerary.
Travel Health Tips for India
Practical tips to help you stay safe, healthy, and prepared throughout your trip.
Travel tip 1
- Drink only bottled or boiled water. Avoid ice in drinks outside of established hotels.
Travel tip 2
- Eat only freshly cooked, hot food. Avoid salads, unpeeled fruit, and buffets that have been sitting out.
Travel tip 3
- Use DEET-based insect repellent (50%+ concentration) and sleep under a treated mosquito net in rural areas.
Travel tip 4
- Carry oral rehydration salts and a basic first aid kit — pharmacies are widely available but quality varies.
Travel tip 5
- Register with the FCDO travel advice service and ensure your travel insurance covers medical evacuation.
Travel tip 6
- If visiting during monsoon season, take extra precautions against mosquito-borne diseases.
When to Get Vaccinated
Ideally 6–8 weeks before departure. Rabies requires 3 doses over 21–28 days, and Japanese Encephalitis requires 2 doses 28 days apart. For last-minute travellers, Hepatitis A, Typhoid, and DTP can all be given in a single same-day appointment.
Best Time to Visit
October to March (cooler, dry season in most regions). The monsoon runs from June to September — mosquito-borne disease risk is highest during and immediately after the monsoon.
UK Government Health Advice
Official recommendations from UK health authorities for travel to India. Always consult a healthcare professional for advice tailored to your specific itinerary.
NHS Fitfortravel — India
“Typhoid is common in India. Vaccination is recommended for all travellers. Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Rabies, and Japanese Encephalitis may also be recommended depending on your itinerary.”
Accessed April 2026
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“Malaria is present in many parts of India. Antimalarial tablets are recommended for travellers to risk areas. The type of antimalarial will depend on the area visited.”
Accessed April 2026
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