looking forward to meeting you all.

Julia

I did this trip in 2012. I had already had some vaccinations having been to China two years before. My GP practice is very good and recommend that I had rabies vaccination but did not mention Japanese encephalitis. There is a government travel website which lists all the recommended vaccinations for respective countries. You might find it helpful to have a look.

This is a great but hectic holiday.

Enjoy!

Lesley

I did this tour in 2012 and did not have either - I got the rabies jabs before going to Costa Rica but I would say that neither are needed for India.  This is a full on tour, expect a huge variety of experiences, an assault on the senses and be prepared for an adventure!  If you go with an open mind I am sure you will have an amazing time.

All the best,

Bob

I saw my nurse on Friday and she only said I needed Tetanus (as I've not had one for years), Typhoid, and Hepatitis A. I'm not having any more than that. She advised to take precautions against Malaria, but only as much as taking spray, etc, not tablets.

As Lesley07 has already mentioned, it's worth checking the government sites, and I also check the gov.uk site for up to date travel advice before I go.

I look forward to seeing you there ?.

Regards

Caroline

Hi,

I saw my nurse on Friday and she only said I needed Tetanus (as I've not had one for years), Typhoid, and Hepatitis A. I'm not having any more than that. She advised to take precautions against Malaria, but only as much as taking spray, etc, not tablets.

As Lesley07 has already mentioned, it's worth checking the government sites, and I also check the gov.uk site for up to date travel advice before I go.

I look forward to seeing you there ?.

Regards

Caroline

Thanks Caroline, had already looked at Government & Fit for Travel Sites, and just don't seem to get a clear answer.

Anyway, look forward to meeting you at Heathrow.  Have you been on a JY holiday before. this is my first, excited and apprehensive.

Julia

Hi Julia

I did this trip in 2012. I had already had some vaccinations having been to China two years before. My GP practice is very good and recommend that I had rabies vaccination but did not mention Japanese encephalitis. There is a government travel website which lists all the recommended vaccinations for respective countries. You might find it helpful to have a look.

This is a great but hectic holiday.

Enjoy!

Lesley

Hi Julia

I did this trip in 2012. I had already had some vaccinations having been to China two years before. My GP practice is very good and recommend that I had rabies vaccination but did not mention Japanese encephalitis. There is a government travel website which lists all the recommended vaccinations for respective countries. You might find it helpful to have a look.

This is a great but hectic holiday.

Enjoy!

Lesley

Thanks Lesley.

Hi Julia,

I did this tour in 2012 and did not have either - I got the rabies jabs before going to Costa Rica but I would say that neither are needed for India.  This is a full on tour, expect a huge variety of experiences, an assault on the senses and be prepared for an adventure!  If you go with an open mind I am sure you will have an amazing time.

All the best,

Bob

Thanks Bob, this is my first solo  JY holiday and it seems I have chosen one of the more full on tours. Can't wait.

Julia

Yes, I've been on quite a few JY tours (over 10), but only in Europe, this is my first long-haul with them, but I know I can trust them.

It'll be here before we know it ?.

Regards

Caroline

Jaya

As you probably saw from my reply, I had the rabies jab for Costa Rica - the reason given was that there was a very slight risk we might come into close contact with monkeys!  I completed the course of jabs and as far as I remember, it meant you had up to 48 hours to get to a clinic.  I won't be getting it again before Burma - if you stay clear of both monkeys and stray dogs I'm sure you will be fine!

All the best,

Bob

I am off to India in March. Can't wait ! I have had my appointment at my surgery. I only needed Typhoid. I am up to date with Hep A, Tetanus etc. I wasn't advised to have Rabies ( We are staying in big cities ). Just avoid direct contact with any animals - common sense. Japanese Encephalitis is more of a problem in the Monsoon period - not needed. Obviously if someone is on holiday in more rural areas at different times of the year away from the big cities the advice may be different. Being a retired Health care professional I always look on the "Fit for travel" website before I go to see the practice nurse. This is the "public access" website for the NHS website "Travax" that most surgeries use. Hope this helps. Obviously this is my personal opinion.

Happy traveling to all my fellow travelers with JY !!

Maggie

Hi all

I am off to India in March. Can't wait ! I have had my appointment at my surgery. I only needed Typhoid. I am up to date with Hep A, Tetanus etc. I wasn't advised to have Rabies ( We are staying in big cities ). Just avoid direct contact with any animals - common sense. Japanese Encephalitis is more of a problem in the Monsoon period - not needed. Obviously if someone is on holiday in more rural areas at different times of the year away from the big cities the advice may be different. Being a retired Health care professional I always look on the "Fit for travel" website before I go to see the practice nurse. This is the "public access" website for the NHS website "Travax" that most surgeries use. Hope this helps. Obviously this is my personal opinion.

Happy traveling to all my fellow travelers with JY !!

Maggie

Thank you Maggie,

As you are a retired health care professional it makes me feel as if you know what you are talking about, and I will give rabies jabs a miss, what are you going to do about anti malaria'ls, which Masta Clinic and Asda say I do not need and yet the GP nurse says take them.

Have a great trip in March

Julia

Hi all

I am off to India in March. Can't wait ! I have had my appointment at my surgery. I only needed Typhoid. I am up to date with Hep A, Tetanus etc. I wasn't advised to have Rabies ( We are staying in big cities ). Just avoid direct contact with any animals - common sense. Japanese Encephalitis is more of a problem in the Monsoon period - not needed. Obviously if someone is on holiday in more rural areas at different times of the year away from the big cities the advice may be different. Being a retired Health care professional I always look on the "Fit for travel" website before I go to see the practice nurse. This is the "public access" website for the NHS website "Travax" that most surgeries use. Hope this helps. Obviously this is my personal opinion.

Happy traveling to all my fellow travelers with JY !!

Maggie

I won't be taking antimalarial tablets for India. Have a look at "Fit for travel" website. Then go to the malarial map for India. The areas we will be visiting are in the low to no risk category. Hope this helps.

Getting quite excited now !

Maggie