Before embarking on a backpackers trip it is important to
get the relevant vaccines. There may be a number of jabs that you need
before going away and these will depend on where in the world you are
going. You must
consult your doctor or practice nurse for current immunisation requirements
since these may change from time to time. Below is a list of some jabs that you may need:-
Diptheria
Encephalitis (Japanese)
Encephalitis (tick-borne)
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Meningococcal A and C
Polio
Rabies
Tetanus
Typhoid
Yellow Fever
It is advisable to see your doctor/practice
nurse at least 2 months before going away on a gap year trip. This is because some innoculations take time
to absorb in to your system and others will require a booster. Recommendations
regarding immunisation jabs can change and so what a friend had last year
may not be the case this year.
Ensure you keep a
record of your jabs, especially your yellow fever certificate, as some
countries insist on seeing this before they let you in.
