Egypt Travel Vaccinations and Health Advice

Malaria is not considered a risk in Egypt, following WHO malaria-free certification. That is useful to know because many people still arrive asking about tablets. Bite avoidance still matters, though. Dengue is reported in Egypt, and the mosquitoes that spread it often bite during the day, including in towns and built-up areas. Use repellent, cover skin when practical, and think about screens or air conditioning where you sleep. Hepatitis A is commonly recommended for travellers who have not previously been vaccinated, as it spreads through contaminated food and water. Tetanus should also be up to date, particularly if you may be away from good medical facilities or doing activities where cuts, burns or puncture wounds are plausible. Typhoid vaccination may be considered for longer stays, frequent travel, visits to friends or relatives, or routes where food hygiene may be less reliable. Rabies is present in Egypt, including risk from dogs and possibly bats. Pre-travel vaccination is worth discussing for children, runners, cyclists, longer trips, animal work, and travel where urgent treatment might be difficult to reach. Schistosomiasis is one of the Egypt-specific points people often miss. Avoid swimming, wading, washing or bathing in untreated freshwater such as rivers, lakes and canals. Properly chlorinated pools and sea water are different.