Asia

Mandatory: None.

However, if travelling from Yellow Fever endemic country then ‘proof of Yellow Fever vaccination’ is required for entry into the country.

Recommended: Hepatitis A&B, Typhoid, Childhood vaccinations & adult boosters.

Suggested:   Rabies vaccination is only recommended for travellers in China involved in outdoor and other activities in remote areas that might bring them into direct contact with bats and other mammals (such as adventure travellers and cavers); and those with occupational risks (such as wildlife professionals and researchers).

Japanese Encephalitis is recommended for: long-term travellers (>1month) to endemic areas during transmission season; short-term (<1 month) travellers if spending substantial time outdoors in rural or agricultural areas; travellers staying in accommodations without air conditioning, screens, or bed nets; travellers to an area with an ongoing outbreak of Japanese encephalitis; and travellers to endemic areas who are uncertain of specific activities or duration of travel.

Mosquito Protection Required: China is a massive country and depending on when and where you travel, the CDC report the presence of Chikungunya, Malaria, Japanese Encephalitis, and sporadic Dengue. Please discuss your destinations and itinerary so that we can assess risk.

Mandatory: None.

Recommended: Hepatitis A&B, Typhoid, Childhood vaccinations & adult boosters.

Suggested:   Rabies vaccination is only recommended for travellers in Hong Kong involved in outdoor and other activities in remote areas that might bring them into direct contact with bats and other mammals (such as adventure travellers and cavers); and those with occupational risks (such as wildlife professionals and researchers).

Mosquito Protection Required: The CDC report Chikungunya in Hong Kong. Please discuss your destinations and itinerary so that we can assess risk.

Mandatory: None.

However, if travelling from Yellow Fever endemic country then ‘proof of Yellow Fever vaccination’ is required for entry into the country. Please note, India are very strict on this!

Recommended: Hepatitis A&B, Cholera, Typhoid, Malarial Prophylaxis, Childhood vaccinations & adult boosters.

Suggested:   Rabies vaccination is only recommended for travellers in India involved in outdoor and other activities in remote areas that might bring them into direct contact with bats and other mammals (such as adventure travellers and cavers); and those with occupational risks (such as wildlife professionals and researchers).

Japanese Encephalitis is recommended for: long-term travellers (>1month) to endemic areas during transmission season; short-term (<1 month) travellers if spending substantial time outdoors in rural or agricultural areas; travellers staying in accommodations without air conditioning, screens, or bed nets; travellers to an area with an ongoing outbreak of Japanese encephalitis; and travellers to endemic areas who are uncertain of specific activities or duration of travel.

Mosquito Protection Required: The CDC report the presence of Zika, Chikungunya, Malaria, Japanese Encephalitis, and Dengue in India. Please discuss your destinations and itinerary so that we can assess risk.

Pregnancy Warning: Zika is a risk in India. Zika infection during pregnancy can cause serious birth defects. Therefore, pregnant women should not travel to India. Partners of pregnant women and couples planning pregnancy should know the possible risks to pregnancy and take preventive steps.

Mandatory: None.

However, if travelling from Yellow Fever endemic country then ‘proof of Yellow Fever vaccination’ is required for entry into the country.

Recommended: Hepatitis A&B, Typhoid, Childhood vaccinations & adult boosters.

Suggested:   Rabies vaccination is only recommended for travellers in Sri Lanka involved in outdoor and other activities in remote areas that might bring them into direct contact with bats and other mammals (such as adventure travellers and cavers); and those with occupational risks (such as wildlife professionals and researchers).

Japanese Encephalitis is recommended for: long-term travellers (>1month) to  endemic areas during transmission season; short-term (<1 month) travellers if spending substantial time outdoors in rural or agricultural areas; travellers staying in accommodations without air conditioning, screens, or bed nets; travellers to an area with an ongoing outbreak of Japanese encephalitis; and travellers to endemic areas who are uncertain of specific activities or duration of travel.

Mosquito Protection Required: The CDC report the presence of Chikungunya, Japanese Encephalitis, and Dengue in Sri Lanka. Please discuss your destinations and itinerary so that we can assess risk.

Mandatory: None.

However, if travelling from Yellow Fever endemic country then ‘proof of Yellow Fever vaccination’ is required for entry into the country.

Recommended: Hepatitis A&B, Typhoid, Childhood vaccinations & adult boosters.

Suggested:   Rabies vaccination is only recommended for travellers in Nepal involved in outdoor and other activities in remote areas that might bring them into direct contact with bats and other mammals (such as adventure travellers and cavers); and those with occupational risks (such as wildlife professionals and researchers).

Mosquito Protection Required: The CDC report the presence of Malaria and Dengue in Nepal. Present throughout the country at altitudes <2,000 m (6,562 ft). None in Kathmandu and on typical Himalayan treks. Please discuss your destinations and itinerary so that we can assess risk.

Mandatory: None.

However, if travelling from Yellow Fever endemic country then ‘proof of Yellow Fever vaccination’ is required for entry into the country.

Recommended: Hepatitis A&B, Typhoid, Childhood vaccinations & adult boosters.

Suggested:   Rabies vaccination is only recommended for travellers in Vietnam involved in outdoor and other activities in remote areas that might bring them into direct contact with bats and other mammals (such as adventure travellers and cavers); and those with occupational risks (such as wildlife professionals and researchers).

Japanese Encephalitis is recommended for: long-term travellers (>1month) to endemic areas during transmission season; short-term (<1 month) travellers if spending substantial time outdoors in rural or agricultural areas; travellers staying in accommodations without air conditioning, screens, or bed nets; travellers to an area with an ongoing outbreak of Japanese encephalitis; and travellers to endemic areas who are uncertain of specific activities or duration of travel.

Mosquito Protection Required: The CDC report the presence of Zika, Chikungunya, Malaria, Japanese Encephalitis, and Dengue in Vietnam. Please discuss your destinations and itinerary so that we can assess risk.

Pregnancy Warning: Zika is a risk in Vietnam. Zika infection during pregnancy can cause serious birth defects. Therefore, pregnant women should not travel to Vietnam. Partners of pregnant women and couples planning pregnancy should know the possible risks to pregnancy and take preventive steps.

Mandatory: Polio.  If staying greater than 4 weeks you may need to show proof of vaccination on exit from Pakistan i.e. The Yellow Book.

If travelling from Yellow Fever endemic country then ‘proof of Yellow Fever vaccination’ is required for entry into the country i.e. The Yellow Book.

Recommended: Hepatitis A&B, Typhoid, Malarial Prophylaxis, Childhood vaccinations & adult boosters.

Suggested:   Rabies vaccination is only recommended for travellers in Pakistan involved in outdoor and other activities in remote areas that might bring them into direct contact with bats and other mammals (such as adventure travellers and cavers); and those with occupational risks (such as wildlife professionals and researchers).

Japanese Encephalitis is recommended for: long-term travellers (>1month) to  endemic areas during transmission season; short-term (<1 month) travellers if spending substantial time outdoors in rural or agricultural areas; travellers staying in accommodations without air conditioning, screens, or bed nets; travellers to an area with an ongoing outbreak of Japanese encephalitis; and travellers to endemic areas who are uncertain of specific activities or duration of travel.

Mosquito Protection Required: The CDC report the presence of Zika, Chikungunya, Malaria, Japanese Encephalitis, and Dengue in Pakistan. Malaria is reported in all areas (including all cities) <2,500 m (<8,202 ft). Please discuss your destinations and itinerary so that we can assess risk.

Pregnancy Warning: Zika is a risk in Pakistan. Zika infection during pregnancy can cause serious birth defects. Therefore, pregnant women should not travel to Pakistan. Partners of pregnant women and couples planning pregnancy should know the possible risks to pregnancy and take preventive steps.