India - Vaccinations?
Discussion
Hoping some people can advise... I'm planning to travel to India (and probably Sri Lanka) in February (Chennai and surrounding, Pudacherry, Kerala, etc.), and I'm wondering what vaccinations I need to get, and also whether I can just schedule a doctor's appointment to get them done, or I need to go elsewhere. Also if there are any time restrictions on getting them done, given I'm travelling reasonably soon.
Any advice appreciated!
Any advice appreciated!
I use these guys although work usually goes for everything on the list
http://www.masta-travel-health.com/VaccineChecker
http://www.masta-travel-health.com/VaccineChecker
Thanks chaps. I have an appointment with the travel nurse at my surgery, but not until 22nd December!
I plan to travel 8th Feb - will that allow me enough time? Nurse on the phone seemed to think that'd be plenty, and also that everything required would be covered by the NHS. Is that correct?
It looks like I'll need:
- Diphtheria
- Hepatitis A
- Tetanus
- Typhoid
And will need to 'consider':
- Cholera
- Hepatitis B
- Japanese Encephalitis
- Rabies
- Yellow Fever
I plan to travel 8th Feb - will that allow me enough time? Nurse on the phone seemed to think that'd be plenty, and also that everything required would be covered by the NHS. Is that correct?
It looks like I'll need:
- Diphtheria
- Hepatitis A
- Tetanus
- Typhoid
And will need to 'consider':
- Cholera
- Hepatitis B
- Japanese Encephalitis
- Rabies
- Yellow Fever
The NHS travel nurse is your best bet. Plus, they have access to knowledge on latest strands of viruses and the correct vaccination.
Unless you intend traipsing through jungles and swamps, it's unlikely you'll need all of the above. The less common ones you'll also need to pay a lot for; Yellow Fever is a round £60 a pop. The NHS will advise what you need. Many private clinics will sell you everything if you ask for it.
The lead time on most of them is usually around 10 days before they take effect so you should have plenty of time....but take medical advice on this.
There's a thread I started on Malaria tablets which should be on the next page or thereabouts. Have a read through that but the headline from that is that if you are advised to take them, take them.
Have a good trip!
Unless you intend traipsing through jungles and swamps, it's unlikely you'll need all of the above. The less common ones you'll also need to pay a lot for; Yellow Fever is a round £60 a pop. The NHS will advise what you need. Many private clinics will sell you everything if you ask for it.
The lead time on most of them is usually around 10 days before they take effect so you should have plenty of time....but take medical advice on this.
There's a thread I started on Malaria tablets which should be on the next page or thereabouts. Have a read through that but the headline from that is that if you are advised to take them, take them.
Have a good trip!
StevieBee said:
The NHS travel nurse is your best bet. Plus, they have access to knowledge on latest strands of viruses and the correct vaccination.
Unless you intend traipsing through jungles and swamps, it's unlikely you'll need all of the above. The less common ones you'll also need to pay a lot for; Yellow Fever is a round £60 a pop. The NHS will advise what you need. Many private clinics will sell you everything if you ask for it.
The lead time on most of them is usually around 10 days before they take effect so you should have plenty of time....but take medical advice on this.
There's a thread I started on Malaria tablets which should be on the next page or thereabouts. Have a read through that but the headline from that is that if you are advised to take them, take them.
Have a good trip!
Trouble is, I am concerned that I can't see the nurse until 22nd December, and I would like to book in the next couple of days (for February). I don't want to book and then (for whatever reason) realise I can't go and lose a fair amount of cash.Unless you intend traipsing through jungles and swamps, it's unlikely you'll need all of the above. The less common ones you'll also need to pay a lot for; Yellow Fever is a round £60 a pop. The NHS will advise what you need. Many private clinics will sell you everything if you ask for it.
The lead time on most of them is usually around 10 days before they take effect so you should have plenty of time....but take medical advice on this.
There's a thread I started on Malaria tablets which should be on the next page or thereabouts. Have a read through that but the headline from that is that if you are advised to take them, take them.
Have a good trip!
From doing a bit more reading, it looks like I'd mostly/only need the free vaccinations with the NHS, so that's one aspect covered I think. It's purely to make sure I am safe, and that I can book now without concern.
I'm not sure, that feels a bit tight to me...? I'm also fairly sure that some jabs can't be taken together?
I cant remember which but I'm sure something requires the initial jab, then a follow up shortly after?
In addition, I'd also check which of those let you have an additional booster at a later date for a significantly longer period of immunity cover. Some things like Rabies if you take the booster later covers you for huge amounts of time. Worth doing so you don't have to do it all again later.
Where are you? Trailfinders in London has a decent travel clinic, I'm sure you could just call them and chat too.
I cant remember which but I'm sure something requires the initial jab, then a follow up shortly after?
In addition, I'd also check which of those let you have an additional booster at a later date for a significantly longer period of immunity cover. Some things like Rabies if you take the booster later covers you for huge amounts of time. Worth doing so you don't have to do it all again later.
Where are you? Trailfinders in London has a decent travel clinic, I'm sure you could just call them and chat too.
Thanks all.
I am booked to speak to the nurse (hopefully!) tomorrow afternoon. I am hopeful that I have enough time before 8th (now 9th) of February.
Anyway, I will not be travelling to anywhere too dangerous. On my itinerary is (in order): Chennai, Puducherry, Yercaud, Ooty, Mysuru, Bangalore, Nandi Hills, Tirupati, Chennai.
I am booked to speak to the nurse (hopefully!) tomorrow afternoon. I am hopeful that I have enough time before 8th (now 9th) of February.
Anyway, I will not be travelling to anywhere too dangerous. On my itinerary is (in order): Chennai, Puducherry, Yercaud, Ooty, Mysuru, Bangalore, Nandi Hills, Tirupati, Chennai.
Pulse said:
I plan to travel 8th Feb - will that allow me enough time? Nurse on the phone seemed to think that'd be plenty, and also that everything required would be covered by the NHS. Is that correct?
It looks like I'll need:
- Diphtheria
- Hepatitis A
- Tetanus
- Typhoid
And will need to 'consider':
- Cholera
- Hepatitis B
- Japanese Encephalitis
- Rabies
- Yellow Fever
I'm off to Kerala and Tamil Nadu the day before you.It looks like I'll need:
- Diphtheria
- Hepatitis A
- Tetanus
- Typhoid
And will need to 'consider':
- Cholera
- Hepatitis B
- Japanese Encephalitis
- Rabies
- Yellow Fever
I'm told that Yellow fever is not required for entry to India
unless you've come from an area during the previous 6 days that has it
(academic for me as I had to have the inoculation when I went to Ethiopia).
IIRC it was not available on the NHS at the time.
Hep A
Tetanus
Typhoid
Diphtheria
Polio (I don't know why Polio because I thought India was free of Polio)
are the ones I've already had or I'm having a booster for;
nothing else.
My travel experiences to exotic places make me more wary about diarrhea ....
.... ask me how I know
.If I remember correctly, it's only 2 weeks before travel they are required. I went to Sri Lanka in January this year and only had the vaccines in mid December. Had Hepatitis and typhoid jabs.
Ended up paying to have them done private as I thought my GP surgery would be able to book me an appointment for a week or two later. Nope, 5 week waiting list to see the nurse! The private clinic had me booked in for a couple of days after the phone call, only about £60 but serves me right for thinking the GP waiting list wouldn't be too bad!
Ended up paying to have them done private as I thought my GP surgery would be able to book me an appointment for a week or two later. Nope, 5 week waiting list to see the nurse! The private clinic had me booked in for a couple of days after the phone call, only about £60 but serves me right for thinking the GP waiting list wouldn't be too bad!
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