Vaccinations for Myanmar
Complete overview of recommended and required vaccinations, health risks and practical information for your trip.
About Myanmar
Myanmar (Burma) has thousands of golden temples in Bagan, one of the most magical places in Asia. Inle Lake with its distinctive fishermen, colonial Yangon and the hill tribes of the north offer varied experiences. The country is recovering from decades of isolation.
Health risks
Yellow Fever - Conditional (g1)
Yellow fever is NOT endemic, no risk. Only required when transiting from high-risk area (any transit duration). Not endemic. Only required when entering from high-risk area.
Malaria risk
Malariarisico in landelijke gebieden <1000m. Geen risico in Yangon, Mandalay en Naypyidaw.
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Mefloquine afgeraden vanwege resistentie in grensgebieden.
Base vaccinations
Basic vaccination against three serious infectious diseases.
Protects against liver inflammation via contaminated food or water.
Protects against liver inflammation via blood or sexual contact.
Especially important when visiting family or for extended stays.
Additional vaccinations
Recommended for extended stays or adventurous travel.
Strongly recommended due to presence of rabies.
Recommended for extended stays in rural areas.
Vaccination available for risk areas with dengue.
When to start vaccinating?
Plan your vaccinations ideally 6-8 weeks before departure. Some vaccinations require multiple doses for full protection. For yellow fever, you must be vaccinated at least 10 days before arrival.
Last minute trip? We can often help within the same week. Contact us.
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Let our specialists advise you. We create a personal vaccination program for your trip to Myanmar.
Overview Myanmar
- Region: Asia
- Base vaccinations: 4
- Additional: 4
- Malaria: Risk present
- Yellow fever: Conditional