Travel vaccinations for India
Travelling to India from Preston, Longridge or the Ribble Valley? Our GPhC registered pharmacists assess your itinerary against national travel health guidance and advise on the travel vaccinations and certificates you need, with same-day appointments available.
Bring your route, travel dates and vaccination records.
Travel vaccinations for India
What you need depends on your trip, and we can confirm it with you at your consultation.
India is a hugely popular destination covering everything from Delhi and Rajasthan to Kerala’s backwaters and the Himalayan foothills, so the vaccines you need depend heavily on where you’re going and for how long. Current guidance from TravelHealthPro recommends Hepatitis A, a Tetanus booster and Typhoid vaccination for most travellers visiting India, alongside vaccines to consider if you’re staying longer, travelling to rural areas, or taking part in higher risk activities. India carries no yellow fever transmission risk itself, but a valid certificate is required if you’re arriving from a country where yellow fever is present. We check your full itinerary against national guidance and talk you through what applies to your trip. Some vaccines, including Hepatitis A and Typhoid, may be free at your GP, and same-day appointments are available with no GP referral needed.
See current costs on our Travel Vaccination Price List.
Before you travel
Your pharmacist confirms what applies to you at your consultation.
Which vaccinations do I need for India?
Your previous vaccinations, health and itinerary all affect the advice. Use these groups to prepare for a consultation; they are not a personal prescription.
Recommended for most travellers
Based on TravelHealthPro guidance for India. Your pharmacist confirms what applies to you.
The combined diphtheria, tetanus and polio booster, recommended for worldwide travel if your last dose was more than ten years ago.
Hepatitis A vaccination protects against an infection spread through contaminated food and water, recommended for most international destinations.
Typhoid vaccination protects against an infection spread through contaminated food and water, recommended for most travellers.
For the latest recommendations, check TravelHealthPro's India guidance. Suitability, availability and the number of doses are confirmed at your consultation.
Other vaccines to discuss
Depending on your activities, length of stay and health, these may also be relevant.
Make sure routine UK vaccinations are up to date, including MMR.
Do I need a yellow fever certificate?
The answer depends on the journey you take to reach India, not only on the destination. These are the usual route cases. Age limits and details vary by country, so confirm current requirements before you leave.
Direct from the UK
India has no yellow fever risk. Flying from the UK without passing through a risk country, you do not normally need a certificate.
Arriving from a yellow fever risk country
India requires a certificate from travellers aged 9 months and over arriving within 6 days of leaving an area with yellow fever transmission risk. Without one you can be held in isolation for up to 6 days.
An airport transit longer than 12 hours
India's rule is not based on a 12-hour limit. A transit through a risk country counts unless you stayed within the airport throughout and the health officer agrees. Tell us the airport and how long you were there.
Check FCDO entry requirements and TravelHealthPro before you travel. An existing valid certificate lasts for life; bring it with you.
Malaria advice for India
Malaria risk in India varies sharply by region. There’s a risk in the states of Mizoram, Odisha and Tripura, where antimalarial tablets (atovaquone or proguanil, doxycycline, or mefloquine) are recommended. The rest of India, including Goa and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, is low risk, so bite avoidance is usually enough, though tablets may still suit some travellers. The Lakshadweep Islands carry no malaria risk. We’ll talk through your exact itinerary and recommend the right approach at your consultation.
What we need to know
Prepare for the days between destinations
Vaccinations are one part of travel health. Ask about everyday precautions, insurance and access to care as you plan.
Trekking or time at altitude
Tell us about trekking, rapid ascents or stays on higher ground. We can talk through preparing for altitude and recognising when to seek help.
Food, water and your travel kit
Discuss food and water hygiene, oral rehydration supplies and what to do if diarrhoea develops while you are away.
Outdoor and animal encounters
Avoid contact with animals, including strays and wildlife. After any bite or scratch, clean the wound thoroughly and seek urgent local medical care.
Fever during or after your trip
Seek urgent medical advice for a fever during or after travel to a malaria risk area, and say where you have been. Malaria can develop after you return home.
Practical health information: FCDO health advice and TravelHealthPro. These are selected precautions; read the full guidance before you travel.
Your India consultation
One appointment covers your route, your vaccination history and what to take with you.
Book a India consultationLeaving sooner?
It is still worth contacting us. Call with your travel dates so we can discuss what may be possible in the time available.
Tell us about your trip
Where you are going, when you leave, how long you stay and what you will be doing.
Review your records and health
Bring your vaccination records. We check them alongside your health and any medicines.
Agree the plan and costs
We explain what is recommended, the number of doses and the price before anything is given.
Prepare for departure
Leave with your certificates, any follow-up dates and the precautions to take while away.
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India travel questions
Practical answers before you arrange your visit. Anything specific to your trip is covered at your consultation.
Do I need malaria tablets for Goa?
Goa is classed as low risk, so tablets are not usually needed and bite avoidance is the main advice, though tablets may still suit some travellers. TravelHealthPro recommends tablets for the states of Mizoram, Odisha and Tripura. Tell us where you are going so we can match the advice to your route.
Do I need a yellow fever certificate for India?
Only if your journey passes through a yellow fever risk area. India requires a certificate from travellers aged 9 months and over arriving within 6 days of leaving a risk area, including some transits, and anyone without one can be held in isolation for up to 6 days. A direct journey from the UK does not need a certificate.
Should I consider rabies vaccination for India?
Rabies vaccination before travel is worth discussing if you may have contact with animals, are travelling to rural areas, staying for longer or may be far from prompt medical care. It does not remove the need for urgent treatment after a bite or scratch, so raise it at your consultation with your plans.
Which vaccinations do most travellers to India need?
TravelHealthPro recommends hepatitis A, tetanus (the combined diphtheria, tetanus and polio booster) and typhoid for most travellers, alongside routine UK vaccinations. Hepatitis B, rabies, Japanese encephalitis and cholera depend on your route, activities and length of stay.
When should I get my travel vaccinations?
Ideally four to six weeks before you travel. Some courses, such as rabies and hepatitis B, are given over a few weeks, so the earlier you book the better. If your trip is sooner than that, come in anyway, as there is usually still something we can do to protect you.
Which travel vaccines do I actually need?
It depends on where you are going, what you will be doing and how long you are staying. At your consultation we check your itinerary against the latest TravelHealthPro (NaTHNaC) recommendations and talk through exactly what is advised for your trip.
Do I need a Yellow Fever certificate?
Some countries require proof of yellow fever vaccination before they will let you enter. We are a registered Yellow Fever centre, so we can arrange your vaccination and issue your certificate. We will confirm at your consultation whether your destination needs one.
How much do travel vaccinations cost?
Vaccines are priced per dose, and some need more than one dose for the full course, so we always show you the total before we start. You can see current prices on our travel vaccination price list. Some vaccines, such as hepatitis A and typhoid, may be free at your GP, though same-day appointments are available with no GP referral needed.
Do I need malaria tablets as well?
Malaria is prevented with antimalarial tablets, not a vaccine. Whether you need them depends on the region you are visiting and the time of year. We advise on this at your consultation and can prescribe the right tablets for your trip. You can read more on our malaria page.
Are recommended vaccines the same as entry requirements?
No. A vaccine can be recommended to protect your health even where no certificate is needed for entry. Some countries do have certificate requirements linked to where you have travelled or transited, so check both the health advice and the entry rules before you depart. Your route and personal circumstances matter to both.
What if I am visiting several countries?
Share your full route, including stopovers and onward travel. Vaccination advice and malaria prevention can differ between countries, and between regions within a country, so we look at every stop when we plan with you.
Can I get advice for a destination without a guide?
Yes. Our country guides cover the destinations we are asked about most, but every consultation covers your exact itinerary. Contact the clinic with your destination, departure date and travel plans and we will discuss the next step.
Should I check again if I have visited before?
Yes. Advice can change, and a new trip may involve different regions, activities or lengths of stay. Bring your previous vaccination records when you discuss the journey so we can see what is still covered.
Where can I check current destination information?
Use the TravelHealthPro country information for current health guidance and GOV.UK foreign travel advice for entry rules and travel information. Check again closer to departure, and bring anything you are unsure about to your consultation.
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