Recommended vaccinations for Japan
Consensus list of travel vaccinations for Japan, reconciled across the US CDC and UK NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro. Required > Recommended > Routine.
| Vaccine | Category | Sources | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dengue | Recommended | NHS | Recommended for some travellers with past dengue infection travelling to risk areas or outbreak zones, or exposed through work; expert advice needed if no past infection |
| Hepatitis A | Recommended | CDC | Recommended for travelers doing higher risk activities such as visiting smaller cities, villages, rural areas, or eating street food |
| Hepatitis B | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to Japan; unvaccinated travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling · Consider for all travellers; recommended for those at increased risk due to sexual activity, medical procedures, work exposure, long stay, contact sports, or adopting children |
| Japanese Encephalitis | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Recommended for travelers moving to or spending long periods (a month or more) in areas with Japanese encephalitis; consider for travelers spending less than a month with increased risk activities · Consider for travellers staying ≥1 month in endemic areas during transmission season (June-Oct), frequent travellers to affected areas, uncertain itinerary, or exposure to rural risk factors |
| Rabies | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Consider pre-exposure vaccination if performing activities with increased risk of exposure to potentially rabid animals or if prompt access to post-exposure prophylaxis might be difficult · Recommended for those at increased risk due to work (e.g. lab staff, bat handlers) or activities with increased bat exposure |
| Tetanus | Recommended | NHS | Recommended for most travellers; booster if last dose >10 years ago, especially if medical facilities limited |
| Tick-borne encephalitis | Recommended | NHS | Recommended for travellers visiting affected areas with increased risk activities such as forestry, woodcutting, farming |
| COVID-19 | Routine | CDC | All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines |
| Measles | Routine | CDC | All international travelers should be fully vaccinated with MMR vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months |
| Routine vaccines | Routine | CDC | Includes Chickenpox (Varicella), Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (DTaP, Tdap, or Td), Flu (influenza), Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR), Polio, Shingles |
Last updated 12 May 2026.
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