Immunizations

Although no agency requires proof of any immunizations for travel to Japan, experts strongly recommend that travelers take certain precautions. You should ask your doctor for advice regarding inoculations.  We suggest you inquire as to the advisability of tetanus, flu, and encephalitis inoculations, as well as immunoglobulin injections for hepatitis A and/or B.  You may also check the most recent CDC recommendations.

Some immunizations require waiting periods in excess of six months between doses and others may cause brief discomfort, so, if you decide to be inoculated, we suggest you plan ahead; do not wait until only a month before you depart.  Also find out if you are allergic to penicillin, as it is often prescribed abroad.