Immunization for South Korea
You must visit your doctor at least 4-6 weeks before your trip to South Korea so that you have the time to take the medicine shots and required immunization measures. The recommended vaccinations before coming to South Korea are:
• Hepatitis A or immune globulin
• Japanese encephalitis
• Rabies
• Hepatitis B
• Typhoid
Booster doses for:
• Measles
• Tetanus- diphtheria
Take preventive immunization measures against diseases which are common in South Korea:
• Malaria
• Yellow fever
• Food and waterborne diseases like cholera, hepatitis, typhoid fever etc
• Filariasis
• Plague
• Dengue
• Avian influenza
• Severe acute pulmonary syndrome
In order to stay healthy in South
Korea, wash your hands frequently, keep your clothes and room neat and
clean, use bed nets to avoid the chance of getting malaria attacks from
mosquitoes and see the doctor for routine check up. Do not forget to bring
the vaccine certifications with you and old prescriptions in case you need
further medical treatment in Korea. You can also carry some over the counter
drugs with you in Korea.
