The Medical pages list the various diseases and vaccinations available. This section gives information on where and when to get them, how long they last, whether you need boosters, possible side-effects, and so on.
Don’t rely on the information given below. Try to get to a specialist travel clinic, or seek advice from a qualified professional.
Some clinics will give you a free consulation, other charge a fee (usually refunded if you then have the vaccinations at the clinic).
In the UK you can get vaccinations from your GP (usually for free), or go to one of the specialist travel clinics, such as the 
Nomad Travel Clinics, or The Hospital for Tropical Diseases in London.
this website has a list of directories for other countries, including the USA.
Check the Links – Websites page for more links to health information by country.
Remember to start your vaccination programme at least six weeks before departure.
Polio
How – usually given as a childhood vaccine. Recommended every 10 years for travel to areas outside of Europe, Australasia or the Americas.
When – anytime before departure.
Tetanus
How – a routine childhood vaccine. Boosters needed every ten years for travel to areas where immediate treatment may not be available, or after a cut or injury.
When – anytime before departure.
Diphtheria
How – a routine childhood vaccine. Boost every 10 years.
When – anytime before departure.
Hepatitis A
How – vaccination protects initially for one year and then a further injection boosts immunity to 20 years, possibly life.
When – two to four weeks before travel.
Hepatitis B
How – a course of vaccines is required, three injections over six months although more rapid schedules can be done for those leaving with less time available.
When – ideally six months before travel.
Typhoid
How – available as a single shot or as a combined vaccine with Hepatitis A. Provides approximately 80% protection for three years.
When – two weeks before travel.
Yellow Fever
How – vaccine with immunisation lasting for 10 years.
When – 10 days before travel.
Meningitis A, C W135 and Y vaccine
How – vaccine covering four strains of Meningitis.
When – two to three weeks prior to travel.
Japanese Encephalitis
How – a course of three vaccines.
When – six weeks prior to travel.
Rabies
How – a course of vaccines over one month. Further treatment is still required after a bite but both reduces the amount of treatment needed and changes the treatment required. In some developing countries there are no guarantees as to the quality or availability of treatment.
When – four to six weeks before travel.
Tick Borne Encephalitis
When – six weeks prior to travel.
Cholera
How – a course of two oral vaccines. Gives 80% coverage for two years.
When – a minimum of three weeks prior to travel.
