Before packing your bags for paradise, make sure your health is
ready too.

Here’s everything you need to know about vaccines for visiting
Sri Lanka, whether you’re from
Europe,
the UK, ,
Asia or or anywhere in the world.
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𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐕𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐨 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝?
Sri Lanka is a safe and welcoming country, but like any
tropical destination, certain health precautions are wise — and some are essential.

𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐕𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 (𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐬):
Hepatitis A – A must! Spread through food and water. Common in tropical destinations.

Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (DTP) – Check your 10-year booster is up to date.

These are often covered in your routine vaccinations, but check your latest records.
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𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐬:

Hepatitis B – If you're staying long-term or may need medical care while here.

Rabies – For nature lovers, hikers, or those staying in rural areas where animal bites may occur.

Japanese Encephalitis – For travelers spending weeks in rural farming areas, especially during the monsoon season (May–September).
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𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐃𝐨𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭::

Cholera – Rare, but consider it if you're volunteering, trekking, or heading far off the tourist path.

MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – Ensure it’s up to date, especially for younger travelers.
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𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐕𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝?

Plan ahead! Visit a travel clinic or your doctor at least 4–6 weeks before your trip.
They’ll help you update boosters and decide what’s best for your personal travel style.
**This information is based on guidelines from
international health organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO),
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the UK’s National Health
Service (NHS). Always consult your doctor for personalized medical advice.________________________________________

𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐓𝐢𝐩 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐚 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐦𝐢:
Travel is about adventure, not about getting sick on day 3.

Protect yourself, respect local health, and enjoy a stress-free journey through lush jungles,
golden beaches, and ancient culture.

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