Precautions when traveling

1.Things to keep in mind before you travel

• Gather information about your destination.
  • Obtain hazard information (be sure to ask about safety)
• Check the prevalence of infectious diseases and whether or not vaccinations are required
  • Check if there are any infectious diseases prevalent in your destination country
  • Depending on the country you are traveling to, vaccinations may be mandatory
  • When receiving vaccinations, there are often a limited number of medical institutions that offer them, and you may need to make an appointment in advance. It is recommended that you get vaccinated as early as possible.

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2.Major types of vaccinations

Type	Inoculation frequency and interval	Period of Efficacy	Notes
Tetanus	Twice over 4 to 8 weeks	Approximately 10 years	If it has been less than 10 years since you received your routine vaccination in your 6th grade of elementary school, one additional vaccination is sufficient.
Hepatitis A	Twice over 2 to 4 weeks	2 to 5 years	If you will be staying in the host country for more than 6 months, it is recommended that you receive a third dose 6 months after the second dose.
Hepatitis B	Twice over 4 weeks A third shot 20 to 24 weeks later	Approximately 5 years
Rabies	Twice over 4 weeks A third shot 6 to 12 months later	Additional vaccinations are required every 1 to 2 years to maintain immunity	Even if you have been vaccinated, if you are bitten by an infected animal, seek medical attention immediately as treatment is necessary.
Japanese encephalitis	Twice over 1 to 4 weeks A third shot one year later	4 to 5 years
Yellow fever	Once	10 days after innoculation to 10 years	Vaccination is not available at regular medical institutions. Please contact the nearest quarantine station.

3.Things to keep in mind when you return home

• If you have any symptoms such as fever, cough, or gastrointestinal problems when you return to your country, please report them to the quarantine station when you enter the country.
• Please pay attention to your physical condition for about two months after you return home.
• If you experience any changes in your physical condition after returning, please contact a medical institution and receive instructions on how to handle the situation. When contacting a medical institution, be sure to inform them of your travels and how long you stayed.
• If there is a possibility that you are infected with a disease that can be transmitted to others, such as Ebola, please contact one of the Health Centers listed above and follow their instructions before visiting a medical institution.

Precautions for Traveling Abroad (Japanese Leaflet)