Hepatitis A can be transmitted through food and water. The risk for it in India is high, so immunization is highly recommended.
There is an intermediate risk for hepatitis B in India. It's a viral infection that can be transmitted by contact with blood and other bodily fluids. That means you could potentially be exposed through:
If you haven't been vaccinated for it already, you should get the vaccine before you go.
- sexual activity
- recreational drug use
- being in an accident
- receiving medical care