COMMON TRAVEL VACCINES

Hepatitis A vaccine
Hepatitis A is prevalent in various parts of the world, especially in regions where sanitation and food hygiene practices may not be up to the mark
Typhoid Fever Vaccine
Typhoid fever is primarily spread through contaminated food and water, which is more common in parts of the world with poor sanitation and a lack of safe drinking water.
Yellow Fever Vaccine
Yellow fever, a mosquito-borne disease, is endemic in tropical regions of Africa and South America.
Hepatitis B Vaccination
It's recommended for all travelers to most of Asia, Africa, the Pacific Islands, and parts of Eastern Europe.
Rabies vaccine
Rabies is a deadly disease that can be transmitted to humans through the saliva of infected animals. It is prevalent in many regions worldwide, especially in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Meningitis Vaccine
The so-called "meningitis belt" of sub-Saharan Africa, stretching from Senegal in the west to Ethiopia in the east, is particularly notorious. Pilgrims traveling to Saudi Arabia for Hajj and Umrah are also required to get vaccinated.
Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine
High-risk countries include India, China, Nepal, Vietnam, the Philippines, Myanmar, Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, Korea, Japan, and Malaysia, among others.
Tick-borne encephalitis Vaccine
The TBE vaccine is recommended for travelers to rural or wooded areas. Central and Eastern Europe, Scandinavia, The Baltic States and Parts of China and Mongolia.
Polio Vaccine
Polio is a highly infectious viral disease that primarily affects children. The disease is still endemic in a few countries, including Afghanistan and Pakistan.
COVID 19 Vaccines
On May 5, 2023, the WHO announces that COVID-19 is no longer a global emergency.
Tdap Vaccine
The Tdap vaccine isn't confined to any specific region, unlike some travel vaccines such as Yellow Fever or Typhoid. Tetanus is found worldwide, usually in soil, dust, and manure.
Shingles Vaccine
The Shingles vaccine is not region-specific. Shingles is a disease that can occur anywhere worldwide as it results from the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Pneumococcal bacteria can be found anywhere but are more common in sub-Saharan Africa, parts of Asia (including India), and in indigenous populations in Australia and North America.
Influenza Vaccine
The flu is a global traveler too. It is not confined to any particular region and can affect any part of the world.
Chickenpox Vaccine
Chickenpox is a global presence. It's especially important if you're traveling to regions where healthcare access could be challenging or in countries where chickenpox outbreaks.
MMR Vaccine
Although measles, mumps, and rubella are relatively rare in many parts of the world, outbreaks still occur in certain regions.
Cholera Vaccine
Cholera is prevalent primarily in regions with inadequate access to clean water and sanitation. The disease is endemic in over 50 countries, mostly in Africa, South Asia, and parts of the Caribbean.

Find up-to-date travel health information.

Use the table below to determine which vaccinations may be recommended or required for your destination.

Source: travel.gc.ca The Government of Canada’s official website (external website).

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