Heading to Asia This Summer? These Vaccines Are Now Mandatory in 2025!

Planning a summer adventure to Vietnam, Thailand, Japan or Bali? In 2025, travel vaccinations aren’t just a good idea – they’re essential. Entry requirements and health risks have evolved, and several Asian countries now mandate or strongly recommend specific vaccines.

At Travel Clinic Bromley, we follow official guidance from Travel Health Pro (NaTHNaC) to ensure you’re properly protected and so you can explore confidently and safely.

The Top Travel Vaccines You Need for Asia in 2025

1. Japanese Encephalitis (JE)

Who needs it? Travellers to rural or farming regions in Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia (Borneo), China, Japan, and other parts of Asia—especially for stays over 30 days.
Why it matters: Though rare, JE can cause severe brain inflammation with up to 30% fatality in symptomatic cases.
Timing: Two doses of IXIARO® vaccine (Day 0 and Day 28). Start 4–6 weeks before travel.
You can book Japanese Encephalitis vaccination in Bromley at our clinic.

2. Hepatitis A

Who needs it? Recommended for all travellers to Asia, including India, Thailand, Cambodia, Borneo, and Hong Kong.
Why: Spread through contaminated food or water. This vaccine provides long-lasting protection.
Available to book in our Bromley clinics.

3. Hepatitis B

Who should get it? Long-term travellers, healthcare professionals, volunteers, and those at risk through intimate contact or unsterile medical settings.
Included in our Backpackers Vaccine Bundle which is ideal for students, gap year travellers, and adventure-seekers.

4. Typhoid

Recommended for: Visitors to rural and urban areas in India, Bangladesh, Vietnam, and Southeast Asia, particularly those eating local/street food.
Formats: Oral and injectable options available.
Book your Typhoid vaccination in Bromley to stay protected.

5. Diphtheria, Tetanus & Polio (DTP)

Booster needed if it’s been more than 10 years since your last jab.
Crucial for: remote travel where access to emergency care may be limited.
You can book diptheria vaccination in Bromley quickly and easily.

6. Rabies (Pre-Exposure Vaccine)

Who should get it? Those planning outdoor activities, animal contact, or long stays in Cambodia, Indonesia, China, Vietnam, or Borneo.
Why: It simplifies treatment if you’re bitten and may eliminate the need for rare rabies immunoglobulin abroad.

7. Cholera

Who needs it? Required for those working in humanitarian settings or travelling to areas with poor sanitation or recent outbreaks.
Book cholera vaccine in Bromley or South East London.

8. Malaria Prevention

No vaccine (except limited cases) but malaria prophylaxis is vital in rural India, Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, and more.
Book a consultation for tailored malaria prevention tablets.

Quick Vaccine Checklist (4-6 Weeks Before You Go)

Vaccine	Recommended For
Hepatitis A	All travellers to Asia
Typhoid	Most Travellers, rural/long stays, low hygiene, street food exposure
Japanese Encephalitis	Rural regions, farming zones, >1 month stay
DTP Booster	If >10 years since last jab
Hepatitis B	Long-term stays, medical contact, intimate exposure
Rabies	Animal interaction, remote areas
Cholera	Humanitarian workers, high-risk zones
Malaria Tabs	Rural, endemic areas; risk depends on country & region

Introducing: Our Backpackers Vaccine Bundle

Planning a long trip or gap year across Asia? Our Backpackers Bundle covers all the essentials:

Hepatitis A & B
Typhoid
Diphtheria, Tetanus & Polio
Japanese Encephalitis
Rabies (optional add-on)
Malaria consultation and medication

Book this cost-effective travel protection package now.

General Health Advice

Some countries require proof of Yellow Fever vaccination if arriving from risk zones.
Always bring your International Certificate of Vaccination.
Use mosquito repellent, long sleeves, and sleep under nets in rural areas.
Practise safe food and water hygiene – boil it, peel it, or forget it!
Know where to access rabies post-exposure treatment before you travel.