India is extraordinary to visit, and carries some of the highest travel health risks.
Your appointment is fully personalised to the specific states, activities, and accommodation of your India itinerary.
Receive your vaccination record and travel advice via email.
This virus spreads via blood and contact. It is prevalent across India, so we recommend it for long-stay travellers, expats, and those needing medical care.
Rabies is a serious risk from animal bites throughout India. Vaccination provides vital protection for backpackers, families, and anyone spending time outdoors or near animals.
Mosquitoes in rural areas, especially near rice paddies, transmit this virus. It is primarily a risk during monsoon season and for those spending time rurally.
This mosquito-borne viral illness causes outbreaks in cities and regions. Protect yourself with this vaccine if your travel plans involve high-risk areas in India.
Hepatitis A
2 (initial plus booster)
First dose can be given any time before travel
Typhoid (injection)
1
At least 2 weeks before departure
DTP
1
At least 2 weeks before departure (not within 5 years of last dose)
Hepatitis B
3 (standard) or accelerated
Standard: 6 months. Accelerated: 2 months. Very rapid: 21 days.
Rabies
3
Standard: 5 weeks. Alternative: 4 weeks. Accelerated: from 8 days.
Japanese Encephalitis
2
Standard: 5 weeks. Rapid: from 7 days.
Chikungunya
1
Anytime before travel; eligibility confirmed.
Antimalarials (Malarone or Doxycycline)
Daily tablets
Start 1 to 2 days before entering a risk area
Since qualifying as a pharmacist in 2006, Mandeep Sandhu has turned travel health into his life’s work. As an independent prescriber with expert NaTHNaC and Yellow Fever credentials, he focuses on giving you genuine peace of mind before you fly.
Mandeep is an avid traveler himself, so he knows that travel health isn’t a “one-size-fits-all” process. He rejects the generic checklist approach, preferring to sit down with you to discuss your unique plans. Whether you’re heading on a family holiday or a remote adventure, Mandeep provides the personal, professional care you deserve.
A fully GPhC-registered pharmacist.
Qualified to independently prescribe and provide travel medicines
Accredited Yellow Fever centre providing vaccinations and official ICVP documentation.
Specialist travel health education following national UK standards
Real experiences from patients who trusted our Medway travel clinic for their vaccinations and travel health advice.
Generally no. However, a Yellow Fever certificate is mandatory if arriving from an endemic country. Your clinician will check your full itinerary during your appointment.
Malaria risk varies by region. Major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore are low-risk, making antimalarials generally unnecessary. However, rural areas often pose a significant risk, so your clinician will recommend appropriate medication based on your specific itinerary.
Hepatitis A and Typhoid vaccines start at £50 per dose. Rabies costs £85 per dose for the pre-exposure course, and Japanese Encephalitis is £110 per dose. Consultation fees are waived if vaccines are administered during your appointment.
Yes. India leads the world in rabies fatalities, primarily from dog bites, with strays found nationwide. Pre-exposure vaccination provides a vital safety window if bitten and is advised for all visitors, especially those staying over a week.
Yes. Your clinician will discuss options for managing travellers diarrhoea as part of your consultation and will advise on the most appropriate approach for your India itinerary. Availability and supply will be confirmed at your appointment.
Visiting friends and relatives (VFR) in India is higher risk, as travellers often consume local food and stay in endemic areas. Standard vaccine recommendations apply, though additional precautions may be necessary; discuss your itinerary during your consultation.
