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Vaccinations for Your Holiday

The following information is a guide only, you should always check with your doctor before travelling if you are going to any area of risk.

Disease
How it is Transmitted
Area of Risk
Vaccine Available
Cholera
Usually contaminated food and water, but also shellfish and food
Worldwide
Yes, Course of 2 oral doses
Diptheria
Droplet infection
Worldwide
Yes
Hepatitis A
Contaminated food and water
Worldwide
Yes, course of 2 vaccinations
Hepatitis B
Contaminated blood and blood products
Worldwide
Yes course of 3 vaccinations
HIV
Contaminated blood and blood products
Worldwide
No
Japanese B Encephalitis
Infected mosquito
SE Asia and Far east including India, Malaysia, Korea, Philippines and Thailand
Yes, course of 3 vaccinations
Maleria
Infected mosquito
Most tropical and sub-tropical countries
No - tablets
Meningitis ACWY
Droplet Infection
Predominately in sub-saharan Africa, Saudi Arabia and in the City of Moscow (Russia)
Yes
Measles, Mumps & Rubella
Droplet spread from respiratory tract
Worldwide
Yes
Polio
Poor hygiene, contaminated food and water
A number of Asian and African Countries
Yes
Rabies
Animals
Most countries
Yes, course of 3 vaccinations
Tetanus
Dirty cuts and scratches, contaminated wounds, soil or injuries and accidents
Worldwide
Yes
Typhoid
Contaminated food and water
Worldwide
Yes
Yellow Fever
Infected mosquito
Africa and South America
Yes

Disclaimer: This information is provided for guidance only, you should always consult your doctor for medical advice.

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