Travel vaccinations · South Asia
Travel vaccinations for India
Planning a trip to India? Most travellers need hepatitis A, typhoid and a tetanus booster. Depending on your trip, you may need protection against rabies, Japanese encephalitis and malaria too.
Reviewed by Kardo Ali, Superintendent Pharmacist (GPhC 2233113) · November 2026
India at a glance
- Most travellers Hepatitis A, typhoid and tetanus
- Yellow fever Certificate only if arriving from a risk country
- Malaria Tablets for some states; low risk elsewhere
Vaccines
Vaccines for India
Everyone should be up to date with their routine UK vaccines, including MMR and the diphtheria, tetanus and polio booster. On top of that, the official UK advice for India is:
Depending on your trip, your pharmacist may also recommend the chikungunya vaccine, or discuss the dengue vaccine if you’ve had dengue before. Whether you need the vaccines marked “some travellers” depends on how long you’re staying, where you’re going and what you’ll be doing.
Many vaccines need more than one dose, so the total depends on the course you need. Your pharmacist will confirm it before you go ahead. Some travel vaccines, such as hepatitis A and typhoid, may also be free from your GP.
| Vaccine | Who it’s for | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Hepatitis A | Most travellers | from £60 |
| Typhoid | Most travellers | £37 |
| Tetanus (diphtheria, tetanus and polio booster) | Most travellers | from £37 |
| Hepatitis B | Some travellers | from £45 |
| Rabies (before travel) | Some travellers | from £85 |
| Japanese encephalitis | Some travellers | from £100 |
| Cholera (oral, full 2-dose course) | Some travellers | £100 |
Coming back for your next dose or a booster? Book it directly.
Yellow fever
There’s no yellow fever in India, but you’ll need a certificate if you arrive within 6 days of leaving a country with yellow fever risk.
Malaria
Antimalarial tablets are recommended for Mizoram, Odisha and Tripura. Across the rest of India, including Goa and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the risk is low and avoiding mosquito bites is usually enough. There’s no malaria in Lakshadweep.
Stay well
Other things to know
Dengue and chikungunya
Large outbreaks have been reported recently. Avoid mosquito bites, especially during the day.
Rabies
Avoid contact with dogs, monkeys and other animals, and get medical help straight away after any bite or scratch.
Altitude
Places such as Leh and Darjeeling are above 2,500m. Ask us about altitude sickness if you’re heading high.
This page is based on advice from the UK’s National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC), checked in November 2026. Advice can change, so we’ll always check the latest at your consultation. You can also see it on TravelHealthPro.
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