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Vaccination Chart

One vaccination does not automatically offer protection against a disease for life. Many vaccines need to be routinely boosted to offer continued protection.

The following chart gives some idea of how often boosters should be administered according to the UK Guidelines. This chart is offered as a guideline and should be used together with specialist advice from your travel health advisor.

Before travel you should ensure you have had all of your childhood routine vaccinations.

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

 
 
Note: This information is designed to complement and not replace the relationship that exists with your existing family doctor or travel health professional.  Please discuss your travel health requirements with your regular family doctor or practice nurse.
 
02/02/07

 
 
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