Clinically reviewed by Gerringong Pharmacy pharmacists | August 2026
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Travel vaccine recommendations depend on where you're travelling, how long you'll be away, your planned activities and your individual health circumstances. Some vaccines are commonly recommended for food and water-borne diseases, while others may be considered for specific destinations, rural travel or increased exposure risks.
Typhoid, Hepatitis A, Rabies and Japanese encephalitis: Which travel vaccines and when?
Clinically reviewed by Gerringong Pharmacy pharmacists | August 2026
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Travel vaccine recommendations depend on where you're travelling, how long you'll be away, your planned activities and your individual health circumstances. Some vaccines are commonly recommended for food and water-borne diseases, while others may be considered for specific destinations, rural travel or increased exposure risks.
Typhoid, Hepatitis A, Rabies and Japanese Encephalitis: Which travel vaccines and when?
Hepatitis A and typhoid are among the most commonly discussed travel vaccines for destinations across Asia, Africa and parts of South America. Rabies and Japanese encephalitis may also be considered for certain travellers depending on destination, duration of travel and planned activies. Ideally, travel vaccination planning should begin 6-8 weeks before departure.
The short answer
Hepatitis A is spread through contaminated food and water.
Vaccination is commonly discussed for travelles visiting areas where hepatitis A remains more common, including parts of:
- Asia
- Africa
- South America
- The Pacific
For many travellers, hepatitis A vaccination forms part of routine pre-travel planning.
Hepatitis A
Typhoid is another food and water-borne disease that may be relevant for international travellers.
It is commonly discussed for:
- South Asia
- South-East Asia
- Parts of Africa
- Some regions of South America
Risk can vary depending on your itinerary, accomodation and eating habits while travelling.
Typhoid
Rabies vaccination may be considered for travellers who:
- Are spending extended periods overseas
- Will be travelling to remote areas
- May have contact with animals
- Plan activities such as cycling, trekking or outdoor adventure travel
Children are often considered a higher-risk group because they may be more likely to approach unfamiliar animals.
Pre-exposure vaccination does not remove the need for medical assessment after an animal bite or scratch, but it may simplify subsequent treatment requirements. We need to order this vaccine type in so please contact us on 02 4234 1333 to confirm availability.
Rabies (Pre-Exposure Vaccination)
Japanese encephalitis is a mosquito-borne disease found in parts of Asia and the Western Pacific region.
Vaccination may be discussed for travellers who:
- Are spending significant time in rural areas
- Are travelling during transmission seasons
- Have prolonged outdoor exposure
- Are travelling to destinations where JE risk is identified
Recommendations depend on your destination and travel plans rather than a single country list. We need to order this vaccine type in so please contact us on 02 4234 1333 to confirm availability.
Japanese Encephalitis (JE)
Travel vaccination schedules are often planned backwards from your departure date.
A travel consultation can help:
- Review your itinerary
- Check your vaccination history
- Identify recommended travel vaccines
- Discuss routine boosters such as tetanus, measles, influenza and COVID-19
- Create a vaccination schedule before departure
Starting early provides the greatest flexibility, particularly for vaccines that may require multiple doses.
Putting a Schedule Together
Which travel vaccines takes the longest to organise?
Some vaccine schedules may require multiple appointments. This is one reason travel consultations are ideally arranged 6-8 weeks before departure.
Do all travellers need Japanese encephalitis vaccination?
No. Recommendations depend on the destination, duration of travel and expected exposure risk.
Can I organise travel vaccinations in Gerringong?
Yes. Our pharmacists at Gerringong Pharmacy can review your itinerary, discuss recommended travel vaccines and help plan a suitable vaccination schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
Vaccine funding and 'free' NIP eligibility are current at September 2026, are subject to eligibility criteria, and can change with government policy at any time - please check with our pharmacist before your visit. All vaccinations we administer are recorded on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR), which your doctor and other health professionals can access.
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