Vaccines and malaria pills for India (Canadian travellers)

No — India does not require yellow fever vaccination for Canadian travellers. Yellow Fever vaccine is only required if you are arriving directly from a Yellow Fever endemic country (parts of Africa or South America). If transiting through Africa, carry your ICVP certificate.

Malaria prophylaxis is recommended for most of India below 2,000 m. Risk is lower in major urban centres (Delhi city centre, Mumbai, Bangalore CBD), but higher in rural areas, Rajasthan, Goa beaches at night, and the northeast states. Our physician reviews your specific itinerary and recommends accordingly.

Priority vaccines for India: (1) Hepatitis A — all travellers; (2) Typhoid — all travellers, especially with XDR strains widespread; (3) Dukoral — optional, not routinely recommended; (4) Malaria prophylaxis for most regions; (5) Rabies pre-exposure for rural, extended, or adventure travel and children.

It is optional. India has one of the world’s highest rates of traveller’s diarrhea, but Canadian guidance does not recommend Dukoral routinely for most travellers — its overall protection against traveller’s diarrhea is estimated at about 6%. It may suit short-term travellers at high risk of complications or serious inconvenience from traveller’s diarrhea; careful food and water precautions remain the main protection.

At least 6–8 weeks before departure is ideal. This allows time for: oral typhoid vaccine (7-day Vivotif course, finish 1 week before travel), rabies pre-exposure series (2 doses over 7+ days), Dukoral (2 doses, 1–6 weeks apart), and any hepatitis A or B doses. Even 4 weeks out is workable for most vaccines.

India requires extra preparation for children. Vaccines recommended for children include Hepatitis A, Typhoid, and Rabies pre-exposure (children are at higher risk of animal bites). Malaria prophylaxis must be dosed appropriately by weight for children. Dukoral is approved for children age 2+. Our physician can advise on child-specific dosing and timing.

Malaria prophylaxis is strongly recommended for India. Atovaquone-proguanil (Malarone) is first-line for most itineraries. Our physician prescribes the correct regimen at your virtual consultation.

The recommended vaccines for India are based on your specific itinerary, activities, and health history. Our physicians provide a personalized assessment at your virtual pre-travel consultation — same-week appointments available across Ontario.

The recommended vaccines for India are based on your specific itinerary, activities, and health history. Our physicians provide a personalized assessment at your virtual pre-travel consultation — same-week appointments available across Ontario.

The recommended vaccines for India are based on your specific itinerary, activities, and health history. Our physicians provide a personalized assessment at your virtual pre-travel consultation — same-week appointments available across Ontario.

Rabies PrEP is recommended for travellers to India who plan to be in rural areas, engage in adventure activities, or travel for more than 1 month. India accounts for the majority of global human rabies deaths annually. Post-exposure treatment is available in major Indian cities, but quality and availability vary significantly in rural areas. Pre-exposure PrEP is strongly advised for children and long-stay travellers.

Visit thevirtualtravelclinic.ca and select a same-week virtual appointment. Our physician reviews your India itinerary, activities, and health history, then prescribes all required and recommended vaccines and medications.

At least 4–6 weeks before departure is ideal — some vaccines for India require multiple doses spaced weeks apart. Same-week appointments are available for last-minute travellers. The sooner you book, the more options your physician has.

The recommended vaccines for India are based on your specific itinerary, activities, and health history. Our physicians provide a personalized assessment at your virtual pre-travel consultation — same-week appointments available across Ontario.

The recommended vaccines for India are based on your specific itinerary, activities, and health history. Our physicians provide a personalized assessment at your virtual pre-travel consultation — same-week appointments available across Ontario.

For India travel health advice, our physicians provide personalized virtual consultations covering all vaccines, malaria prevention, and destination-specific health risks. Book a same-week appointment from anywhere in Ontario.

The recommended vaccines for India are based on your specific itinerary, activities, and health history. Our physicians provide a personalized assessment at your virtual pre-travel consultation — same-week appointments available across Ontario.

Malaria prophylaxis is strongly recommended for India. Atovaquone-proguanil (Malarone) is first-line for most itineraries. Our physician prescribes the correct regimen at your virtual consultation.

Malaria prophylaxis is strongly recommended for India. Atovaquone-proguanil (Malarone) is first-line for most itineraries. Our physician prescribes the correct regimen at your virtual consultation.