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.
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.
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.
High-risk countries include India, China, Nepal, Vietnam, the Philippines, Myanmar, Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, Korea, Japan, and Malaysia, among others.
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 is a highly infectious viral disease that primarily affects children. The disease is still endemic in a few countries, including Afghanistan and Pakistan.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
