Destination vaccine checklist
Which Travel Vaccines Do I Need for India?
For India, UK travellers commonly check routine boosters, hepatitis A, typhoid and tetanus first. Rabies, hepatitis B, cholera, Japanese encephalitis and malaria tablets depend on itinerary, season, rural exposure and length of stay.
Last updated: 2026-05-11. Check current destination rules before booking.
Important
This is a planning checklist, not personal medical advice. A travel clinic should check your exact itinerary, dates, medical history, previous vaccines and transit countries.
Usually discussed first
- Routine UK vaccines and boosters
- Hepatitis A
- Typhoid
- Tetanus/diphtheria/polio booster if due
May depend on your itinerary
- Rabies for animal-contact or remote travel
- Hepatitis B for longer-stay or exposure risk
- Cholera for higher-risk settings
- Japanese encephalitis for rural/seasonal risk
- Malaria tablets depending on area and season
Yellow fever and malaria checks
Yellow fever
India has yellow fever certificate rules for travellers arriving from yellow fever risk countries; direct UK departures normally focus on other travel vaccines.
Malaria tablets
Malaria advice is area-specific. Ask the clinic whether tablets are needed for your exact route and how many tablets are required for the trip length.
Cost guides for likely vaccines
Sources & further reading
- NHS travel vaccinations — UK NHS guidance on travel vaccines and which vaccines may be available from GP practices.
- TravelHealthPro — NaTHNaC destination-specific travel health advice and vaccine guidance.
- NaTHNaC yellow fever centres — UK Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre registry and certification context.
- WHO travel and health — International travel health and vaccination requirement context.
- FCDO travel advice: India — UK government health and travel advice for India.