Vaccinations

Vaccinations for India (excerpt from www.netdoctor.co.uk)

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
Not required

Cholera
*Vaccination sometimes recommended
2 weeks from travel
Yellow fever
Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area
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. 
Note: This information is presented for information purposes only. The material is in no way intended to replace professional medical care or attention by a qualified practitioner.