Do i need jabs to go to India? also what is it like there? i dont know what to expect..(goa) and near places?

Question

Do i need jabs to go to India? also what is it like there? i dont know what to expect..(goa) and near places?

Answer 1

It is recommended that you consult with your General Practitioner or Practice Nurse who will assess your particular health risks before recommending vaccines and /or antimalarial tablets. This is also a good opportunity to discuss important travel health issues including safe food and water, accidents, sun exposure and insect bites. Many of the problems experienced by travellers cannot be prevented by vaccinations and other preventive measures need to be taken.

Ensure you are fully insured for medical emergencies including repatriation. The 'T7' leaflet (from Post Offices) gives details of health care agreements between countries and is accompanied by an application form for the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).

Answer 2

Pay a visit to your GP and will advice on what jabs you need before travelling to India.

Answer 3

Never keep a misconception that you get malaria, plague ....etc etc bulshit as we westeners think abt india. Its perfectly safe (as far as contaminated diseases and malaria). The Malaria for e,g can be found in jungles of India and near nasty flirt places not every where. Its very big country indeed. Diseases cannot survive there as the temperature is between 24 to 40 deg. cel in summer.

Answer 4

Just stick to sealed bottled water, cooked hot vegetarian food, wear mosquito repellent, and sleep in a mosquito net. You should be fine.

Answer 5

India





Region: Asia

Vaccine recommendations

Disease Recommendation When to see a doctor

Typhoid  Vaccination recommended 10 days before travel

Hepatitis A  Vaccination recommended 2 weeks before travel

Diphtheria  Vaccination recommended 3 months before travel

Tuberculosis  *Vaccination sometimes recommended 3 months before travel

Hepatitis B  *Vaccination sometimes recommended 2 months before travel

Rabies  *Vaccination sometimes recommended 1 month before travel

Meningococcal meningitis  *Vaccination sometimes recommended 1 week before travel

Yellow fever  Certificate of vaccination may be required 10 days before travel

Japanese B encephalitis  *Vaccination sometimes recommended 1 month before travel

Tick-borne encephalitis  Not required .

* Recommendations that are marked "Vaccination sometimes recommended" should be considered as "Vaccination strongly recommended" if a person is travelling frequently or spending extended time in that country.

All travellers are advised to ensure that tetanus and polio vaccinations are kept up to date.

Recommendations do change from time to time and it is important to discuss your personal requirements with your doctor.

Malaria recommendations

There is a risk of malaria in all parts of South Asia except the high mountains, and appropriate preventive medicines are required, along with measures to avoid mosquito bites, such as nets and creams.

I went to see the nurse to ask about vaccinations and she just jabbed me there and then, so you might find it easier to just book an appointment at your local surgery.  I would take the advice you are given there though (RE malaria etc) think it's better to be safe than sorry.

Answer 6

yes you do, think typhoid and hepatitis - also you need to take malaria tablets x