Japan+Health

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http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/japan.aspx

Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
Vaccine recommendations are based on the best available risk information. Please note that the level of risk for vaccine-preventable diseases can change at any time. [|**Rabies vaccination**] is only recommended for travelers involved in any activities that might bring them into direct contact with bats. These travelers include wildlife professionals, researchers, veterinarians, or adventure travelers visiting areas where bats are commonly found.
 * ~ Vaccination or Disease ||~ Recommendations or Requirements for Vaccine-Preventable Diseases ||
 * ****[|Routine]**** || Recommended if you are not up-to-date with routine shots such as, measles/mumps/rubella (MMR) vaccine, diphtheria/pertussis/tetanus (DPT) vaccine, poliovirus vaccine, etc. ||
 * ****[|Hepatitis B]**** || Recommended for all unvaccinated persons traveling to or working in countries with intermediate to high levels of endemic HBV transmission ([|see map]), especially those who might be exposed to blood or body fluids, have sexual contact with the local population, or be exposed through medical treatment (e.g., for an accident). ||
 * ****[|Japanese encephalitis]**** || Recommended if you plan to visit rural farming areas and under special circumstances, such as a known outbreak of Japanese encephalitis, see [|country-specific information]. ||