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Recommended Immunisations:
Malaria:
Some areas are high risk for malaria. There is no malaria risk in Bahrain, Cyprus, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon and Qatar.
Read more about Malaria
Hepatitis A or immune globulin:
Recommended for travel to this region.
Read more about Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B:
If you are staying for longer than six months.
Read more about Hepatitis B
Meningococcal vaccine:
Recommended for pilgrims to the annual Hajj in Saudi Arabia following a number of outbreaks in recent years.
Typhoid:
If you are visiting developing countries.
Read more about Traveller’s diarrhoea
Other Health Hazards:
Traveller's diarrhoea:
Make sure your food and drink are safe. Do not buy food from street vendors, or have ice in beverages.
Read more about Traveller’s diarrhoea
Dengue Fever, filariasis, Leishmaniasis, onchocerciasis:
Wear long-sleeved shirt and trousers to prevent insect bites while outside.
Read more about Leishmaniasis
Plague/Rabies:
Do not handle animals, particularly dogs, cats and monkeys.
Read more about Rabies
This information is for guidance only, and the immunisations recommended may vary widely depending on the nature of your visit. Consult your doctor for advice.
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