Egypt Travel Vaccinations

Are you planning a trip to Egypt? We’ll explain everything you need to know about what travel vaccinations you might need for your journey. Below you'll find recommended vaccines, potential health risks, and how to book travel vaccinations with Well Pharmacy to help you prepare for your trip.

The recommended travel vaccinations for Egypt largely depend on the following factors:

• The length of your trip
• Which parts of Egypt you plan on visiting
• Whether you’ll be staying mainly in tourist resorts or travelling more widely
• Any planned activities or extended stays
• Your vaccination history

However, generally speaking, you can use the below clinical guidance* to help prepare for your appointment with us.

• Routine UK vaccinations – you should be up to date with any routine vaccinations and boosters recommended according to your age, medical history and individual risks. This includes checking that vaccinations such as MMR and diphtheria, tetanus and polio are up to date.
• Yellow Fever certificate – there is no risk of Yellow Fever in Egypt. However, travellers over 9 months old need proof of vaccination if arriving from a country with a risk of Yellow Fever transmission, including after transit of more than 12 hours through an airport in a risk country. If you're travelling directly from the UK, a certificate isn't normally required.
• Polio certificate - proof of polio vaccination may be required for some travellers depending on their previous travel route. Check the latest requirements before departure if you’re travelling to Egypt from a polio-affected country.

• Hepatitis A – an infection spread through contaminated food and water or direct contact with an infected person. Vaccination is recommended for all previously unvaccinated travellers visiting Egypt.
• Tetanus – bacteria found in soil and manure can enter the body through wounds, burns or scratches. You should have completed the standard UK vaccination course. A booster may be recommended if your last dose was more than 10 years ago and you’ll be travelling somewhere where medical facilities could be limited.

• Hepatitis B – spread through infected blood and bodily fluids. Vaccination can be considered for all travellers and is particularly recommended for longer stays or trips involving an increased chance of exposure through medical treatment, work, contact sports, or sexual contact.
• Typhoid – an infection spread through contaminated food and water. Travellers staying mainly in resorts with reliable access to safe food and water are likely to be at lower risk, but vaccination may be considered for longer stays, visits to friends or relatives, or travel to areas where sanitation and food hygiene may be poorer.
• Rabies – usually spread through the bite, scratch, or saliva of an infected animal. Rabies is a risk in Egypt, and vaccination may be recommended for longer stays, people working with animals, travellers taking part in higher-risk outdoor activities or those visiting areas where prompt medical treatment could be difficult to access.
• Dengue – a mosquito-borne infection that occurs in Egypt. Vaccination may be considered for certain travellers aged four and over, particularly people who have previously had dengue and will be visiting an area where infection is a risk.

Not sure which travel vaccinations you need? Book an appointment and one of our pharmacists will help advise you based on your travel plans. You might also be interested in our travel services.

• Dengue Fever – dengue is present in Egypt and is spread by mosquitoes that mainly bite during the daytime. Using insect repellent, covering exposed skin as much as possible, and taking other steps to avoid mosquito bites can help reduce your risk.
• Diarrhoea – contaminated food and water can cause stomach upsets and infections while travelling. Drink clean water, take care what you eat, and wash or sanitise your hands regularly to help reduce your risk.
• Dehydration and heat – Egypt's hot, dry climate can increase your risk of dehydration and heat-related illness, particularly when sightseeing or spending long periods outdoors. Drink plenty of water, use high-factor sun protection, and seek shade during the hottest parts of the day.
• Schistosomiasis - this parasitic infection can be caught through contact with contaminated freshwater in Egypt. Avoid swimming, paddling, or bathing in freshwater rivers and lakes. Adequately chlorinated swimming pools and seawater don’t carry the same schistosomiasis risk.
• Malaria - Egypt was certified malaria-free by the World Health Organisation in 2024, and there is no malaria risk in the country. Mosquito-bite prevention is still important because insects can spread other illnesses, including dengue.