VIETNAM TRAVEL HEALTH

Travel Vaccinations for
Vietnam

Expert advice and vaccinations for your Vietnam adventure. Get protected before you travel with Dentons trusted travel health specialists.

5-7

Vaccines Recommended

6-8

Weeks Before Travel

Full

Protection Available

Protect yourself in Vietnam

These vaccinations are recommended for most travellers to Vietnam

Hepatitis A

Essential

Food & water safety

Spread through contaminated food and water. Recommended for all travellers.

Typhoid

Essential

Food & water safety

Recommended for most travellers, especially if visiting rural areas.

Tetanus

Essential

Routine booster

Ensure your routine UK schedule is up to date. A booster may be needed.

Hepatitis B

Consider

Blood/fluid contact

Consider for longer stays or if you might need medical treatment.

Rabies

Recommended

Animal contact risk

High risk in Vietnam. Recommended for those working with animals or in remote areas.

Japanese Encephalitis

Rural Areas

Mosquito-borne virus

Recommended for longer stays in rural areas, especially near rice paddies.

Vietnam travel health
Expert Advice
MOSQUITO RISKS

Malaria & Dengue in Vietnam

Malaria risk is low in major cities and coastal resorts but present in rural areas. Dengue fever is a risk nationwide.

Low Risk Areas

Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Hoi An, Nha Trang, and Phu Quoc.

Risk Areas

Rural highland areas. Antimalarials may be recommended.

HEALTH ADVICE

Stay healthy in Vietnam

Essential tips for a safe trip

Street Food

Street Food

Eat at busy stalls where food is cooked fresh and hot. Avoid raw veg.

Insects

Insects

Use 50% DEET repellent. Dengue is common, so bite avoidance is key.

Sun Safety

Sun Safety

Strong sun and humidity. Stay hydrated and use high SPF.

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