Recommended vaccinations for India
Consensus list of travel vaccinations for India, reconciled across the US CDC and UK NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro. Required > Recommended > Routine.
| Vaccine | Category | Sources | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Fever | Required | NHS | Certificate required for travellers arriving from areas with risk of yellow fever transmission |
| Chikungunya | Recommended | CDC , NHS | May be considered for people planning to stay for an extended period (6 months or more) · Consider for individuals aged 12+ travelling to outbreak regions, long-term or frequent travellers, or occupational exposure |
| Cholera | Recommended | CDC , NHS | May be considered for children and adults traveling to areas of active cholera transmission · Recommended for travellers at increased risk or going to areas of active cholera transmission |
| Dengue | Recommended | NHS | Consider for individuals aged 4+ with past dengue infection travelling to risk areas or occupational exposure; exceptional cases without past infection require expert advice |
| Hepatitis A | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older; infants 6 to 11 months should also be vaccinated; special considerations for travelers over 40, immunocompromised, or with chronic conditions · Recommended for all previously unvaccinated travellers |
| Hepatitis B | Recommended | CDC | Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old; travelers 60 and older may get vaccinated |
| Japanese Encephalitis | Recommended | CDC | Recommended for travelers moving to or spending long periods (a month or more) in risk areas; consider for shorter stays with increased risk activities |
| Measles | Recommended | CDC | All international travelers should be fully vaccinated with MMR |
| Polio | Recommended | CDC (Routine), NHS | Proof of vaccination may be necessary for some travellers |
| Rabies | Recommended | CDC | Consider pre-exposure vaccination for travelers with increased risk of exposure or difficulty accessing post-exposure prophylaxis |
| Tetanus | Recommended | NHS | Booster recommended if last dose was more than ten years ago, especially if medical facilities may be limited |
| Typhoid | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas · Recommended for most travellers, particularly visiting friends and relatives, young children, frequent or long-stay travellers, and laboratory personnel |
| Chickenpox (Varicella) | Routine | CDC | — |
| COVID-19 | Routine | CDC | All eligible travelers should be up to date |
| Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (DTaP, Tdap, or Td) | Routine | CDC | — |
| Flu (Influenza) | Routine | CDC | — |
| Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) | Routine | CDC | Includes early dose for infants 6–11 months |
| Shingles | Routine | CDC | — |
Last updated 12 May 2026.
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