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India Travel Vaccines

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Vaccinations recommended when visiting India in 2025.
Jun 28 • 2:08 pm CDT
Since 1952, when the first Japanese Encephalitis (JE) case in India, this mosquito-transmitted disease has been a significant public health concern. Local media reported in late June 2025 that an outbreak of JE is responsible for... READ →
Jun 25 • 9:14 am CDT
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Jun 18 • 6:01 am CDT
GSK plc recently announced that it has licensed its Shigella vaccine candidate, altSonflex1-2-3, to India-based Bharat Biotech International Limited (BBIL). This agreement paves the way for the ongoing development and potential distribution of the vaccine in... READ →

India Vaccinations

When visiting India in 2025, it is recommended to receive various travel vaccinations and be up to date with routine vaccination courses and boosters as recommended. The Lancet discloses that, as of 2023, India contained numerous zero-dose children. 

India Travel Advisories 2025

As of July 2025, the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to specific areas of India. According to the U.S. Department of State, visitors to India should exercise increased caution due to civil unrest in 2025.

India Dengue Cases

The World Health Organization Regional Office for the Western Pacific reports dengue updates for 2025. Dengue Cases and Deaths have been reported in India since 2019. As of June 2025, over 12,000 dengue cases have been reported. Bhubaneswar, the capital city of Odisha, located in the Khordha district, has reported 188 dengue cases in 2025.

India Japanese Encephalitis

The first evidence of the Japanese Encephalitis (JE) virus in India dates back to 1952 when the first human JE case was reported in Vellore, Tamil Nadu. In 2025, JE remains a significant public health concern in India. According to data from the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme, 1,548 JE cases were reported from 24 states and Union Territories in 2024. In 2023, 1,320 JE cases were reported, compared to 1,271 in 2022. India's National Center for Vector-Borne Diseases Control (NCVBDC) confirmed in 2023 that adult JE vaccinations had started in 42 districts of three states. In March 2025,  the Pune Municipal Corporation initiated a JE vaccination drive targeting 1,98,874 children aged 1 to 10 years across multiple city zones, with an overall goal of vaccinating 10.43 lakh children. 

India Nipah Virus

Nipah virus (NiV) is an emerging and severe zoonotic disease in India. In July 2025, a woman from Palakkad tested positive for the NiV. The National Institute of Virology has reported a total of 425 people who are Nipah contacts, which includes 228 in Malappuram, 110 in Palakkad, and 87 in Kozhikode district. Kerala Health Minister Veena George stated on July 7, 2025, that there are currently 383 people on the Nipah contact list in the state.

Last reviewed
July 8, 2025