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Japan
Excellent medical infrastructure. Very low risk of infectious disease.
Routine vaccines
- MMR
- Tdap
- Polio
- Influenza
- COVID-19
Recommended vaccines
- Hepatitis A & B (extended stays)
- Japanese Encephalitis (rural summer stays)
Disease risks & prevention
Seasonal Influenza
Annual flu vaccine.
Tick-borne illness (rural)
Cover skin when hiking. Check for ticks.
Water
Tap water safe throughout the country.
Food
Very high food safety standards. Raw fish widely consumed safely.
Insects
Minimal, except when hiking or camping.
General information only, pending clinical review. Not a substitute for professional medical advice — consult a travel medicine specialist before your trip.
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