Every travel vaccine, explained.

Where are you travelling?

Pick your destination and we'll show you the vaccines NaTHNaC most commonly recommends for UK travellers — plus any that are legally required for entry.

Every travel vaccine we offer.

Brief description, transmission, schedule and the countries each one is most commonly recommended for. Tap any vaccine from the country lookup above to jump straight to its card.

Vaccine against varicella zoster virus. Recommended for adult travellers who haven't had chickenpox, especially healthcare workers, those in close contact with vulnerable people, or planning long stays in close-quarter accommodation.

Oral vaccine against cholera, a bacterial infection causing severe diarrhoea, spread through contaminated water and food. Most travellers don't need this — it's targeted at aid and healthcare workers, those visiting outbreak areas, or travellers with conditions that make dehydration dangerous.

Mosquito-borne viral disease widespread across tropical and subtropical regions. Vaccine is recommended for individuals aged 4–60 with previous laboratory-confirmed dengue infection who are travelling to endemic areas. Discuss eligibility at consultation.

Vaccine against hepatitis A virus, which causes liver inflammation. Spread through contaminated food and water. Recommended for travel to most low and middle-income countries — one of the most commonly given travel vaccines.

Combined vaccine giving protection against both hepatitis A and hepatitis B in a single injection course. Useful when both vaccines are indicated — fewer appointments, fewer needles.

Vaccine against hepatitis B virus, transmitted through blood and bodily fluids. Recommended for longer stays, healthcare or aid workers, those getting tattoos/piercings or medical/dental treatment abroad, and adventure travellers.

Mosquito-borne viral disease found in rural agricultural areas across South and Southeast Asia. Recommended for travellers spending time in rural areas, particularly during rice-growing seasons, or for trips lasting a month or more.

Vaccine against four strains (A, C, W and Y) of meningococcal disease, a bacterial infection that can cause meningitis and septicaemia. Required for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims to Saudi Arabia; recommended for travel to the African 'meningitis belt' during the dry season.

Vaccine against the B strain of meningococcal disease. Considered for adolescent and young adult travellers, students living in shared accommodation abroad, and those at increased risk by occupation.

Combined vaccine against measles, mumps and rubella. Measles in particular is highly infectious and has resurged worldwide. Travellers born after 1970 who haven't had two documented doses should consider catching up before travel.

Pre-exposure rabies vaccine. Rabies is a viral disease transmitted through bites or scratches from infected animals (usually dogs, bats and monkeys). Recommended for travellers going to remote areas, long-stay travellers, those working with animals, and adventure travellers — anywhere medical care is hours away.

Combined booster covering tetanus, diphtheria and polio — three diseases everyone should be up to date on for travel. Most UK adults completed the primary course in childhood and need a booster every 10 years if travelling to higher-risk areas.

Viral disease transmitted by ticks found in forested areas of Central and Eastern Europe, Scandinavia, and parts of Asia. Recommended for hikers, campers, and those working outdoors during tick season (April–November).

Protects against typhoid fever, a bacterial infection spread through contaminated food and water. Recommended for travel to areas with poor sanitation, particularly the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia and parts of Africa.

Vaccine against yellow fever, a mosquito-borne viral disease found in parts of Africa and South America. Required for entry to some countries — an International Certificate of Vaccination Prophylaxis (ICVP / yellow card) is issued at a designated Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre.