The following table gives a simple snapshot
of current vaccination regimes. Please consult your Doctor
or Practice Nurse for updates and
necessary vaccinations for your trip.
| BCG (Tuberculosis) |
Immunisation only given following a negative
skin test. Protection usually for at least 15 years. |
Following immunisation - Immunity after
8-14 weeks. |
| Diphtheria/Tetanus |
Following initial course of five doses boost every
10 years for adults and adolescents |
Given as a Tetanus/Diphtheria combination for travel
to risk areas |
| Hepatitis
A |
First injection gives protection for one year. Booster
at 6-18 months gives protection for 10 years - some vaccines
can be boosted up to three years after first dose |
Protection occurs 10-14 days after the primary dose. |
| Hepatitis
B |
After initial course of three injections boost after
5 years. |
Immunity levels can also be checked with a blood test
for those at risk. |
| Influenza |
Provides protection for 3-6 months during 'flu' season |
Be aware of 'flu' risk when cruising or travel to Southern
Hemisphere |
| Japanese
B Encephalitis |
Following primary course boost after 2 years |
|
| Meningitis A&C |
After initial vaccination boost every 3-5 years |
Travel to Mecca - certificate of injection valid after
10 days. |
| Polio (oral) |
After initial course - boost every 10 years |
|
| Rabies |
Following initial course boosters should be administered
every 2-3 years |
Antibodies are produced 10-14 days after the first
injection |
| Tetanus/Diphtheria |
Following initial course of five doses boost every
10 years for adults and adolescents |
Given as a Tetanus/Diphtheria combination for travel
to risk areas |
| Tick
Borne Encephalitis |
Following initial course protection usually lasts for
3 years. |
|
| Typhoid (injection) |
After initial vaccination boost every 3 years |
Partial protection occurs 10-14 days following first
injection |
| Typhoid (oral) |
Following 3 capsule course protection lasts for 1-3
years |
Protection against typhoid following a 3 capsule course
is 70% after 7-10 days after initial course |
| Yellow
Fever |
After initial vaccination boost after 10 years |
Certificate valid 10 days after vaccination |
