__For travel to Japan, the following recommendations apply:__
- Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, and polio (DTP-IPV). These are given in the same vaccine, and it is recommended to take this every ten years.
- Measles (MMR) is recommended if born between 1960 and 1969 and did not have measles as a child.
__Considered on an individual basis:__
- Hepatitis B may be considered for prolonged stays or close contact with the local population. The vaccine can be given in combination with Hepatitis A. Three doses provide lifelong protection.
- Japanese encephalitis may be considered in special cases for travel to areas with pig farming.
- Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) should be considered when visiting areas where ticks are present.