2:26 PM Health Information for Travelers to Egypt - Traveler view | ||||
#travel egypt # Vaccines and MedicinesYou should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccines may also be required for travel. Get travel vaccines and medicines because there is a risk of these diseases in the country you are visiting. Ask your doctor what vaccines and medicines you need based on where you are going, how long you are staying, what you will be doing, and if you are traveling from a country other than the US.
You can get hepatitis B through sexual contact, contaminated needles, and blood products, so CDC recommends this vaccine if you might have sex with a new partner, get a tattoo or piercing, or have any medical procedures. Rabies can be found in dogs, bats, and other mammals in Egypt, so CDC recommends this vaccine for the following groups:
There is no risk of yellow fever in Egypt. The government of Egypt requires proof of yellow fever vaccination only if you are arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever. This does not include the US. If you are traveling from a country other than the US, check this list to see if you may be required to get the yellow fever vaccine: Countries with risk of yellow fever virus (YFV) transmission . For more information on recommendations and requirements, see yellow fever recommendations and requirements for Egypt. Your doctor can help you decide if this vaccine is right for you based on your travel plans.
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