Vaccinations for Vietnam
Complete overview of recommended and required vaccinations, health risks and practical information for your trip.
About Vietnam
Vietnam is a fascinating country with a rich history and culture. From the bustling cities of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to the majestic Ha Long Bay and the rice terraces of Sapa. The Mekong Delta in the south contrasts with the imperial city of Hue in the center. Vietnamese street food is world-famous.
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
Malaria risk in border areas. No risk in cities and coastal areas.
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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.
Practical travel information for Vietnam
Best time to travel
Vietnam is long: the north is pleasant from October to April, the south from December to April.
Malaria
There is no malaria risk in cities and most tourist areas. Tailored advice may apply in remote mountain and border regions.
Our advice in short
- Hepatitis A, DTP and typhoid are the core vaccinations for a touring trip.
- Japanese encephalitis for long rural stays; rabies for scooter trips and longer stays.
- Dengue occurs, especially during the rainy season in the south.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need Japanese encephalitis for Vietnam?
Usually only for stays of a month or more in rural areas, or repeated travel in rice-field regions. We assess this per trip.
Want to know exactly what you need for Vietnam? Our practitioners provide personal advice - consultation from EUR 25.
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Let our specialists advise you. We create a personal vaccination program for your trip to Vietnam.
Overview Vietnam
- Region: Asia
- Base vaccinations: 4
- Additional: 4
- Malaria: Risk present
- Yellow fever: Conditional