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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.