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VACCINATIONS INFORMATION

 
  
Yellow Fever-
Certain countries require a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate if you arrives (even in transit) from a country where yellow fever is present. If you arrive from a country without yellow fever, there is no requirement for a yellow fever vaccination.
 
Tetanus, Diphtheria, Polio
Unvaccinated Person – 3 vaccines.
 
Vaccine Schedule

First Vaccine
In the beginning
Second Vaccine
After 4-6 weeks
Third Vaccine
After 6-12 months
Protection
10 years (if last vaccination > 10 years, Give Booster dose).

 
Hepatitis A
2 Doses
 
Vaccine Schedule

First Vaccine
In the beginning
Second Vaccine
After 6 months
Protection
Lasts for at least 10 years.

 
Hepatitis B
3 Doses
 
Vaccine Schedule

First Vaccine
In the beginning
Second Vaccine
After 28 days
Third Vaccine
After 6 months
Protection
10 years

 
 
Hepatitis A+B
Combined vaccine – 3 doses
 
Vaccine Schedule

First Vaccine
In the beginning
Second Vaccine
After 28 days
Third Vaccine
After 6 months
Protection
10 years

 
 
Meningitis –
Adults – 1 dose;
Children – 2 doses – interval 14 days.
Booster – 3 years.
Protection starts from 10 days to 3 years.
 
Typhoid
 

Inactivated Vaccine           
 
 

 
Influenza
Inactivated vaccine used in Autumn Season (September - November). 1 dose each year  - 1 year Protection.
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