Travel vaccines for Egypt
For most holidaymakers the main issues are food and water hygiene and the heat. There is no malaria.
Vaccines for Egypt
Book this week to give your vaccines time to work.
Some courses can be speeded up. A yellow fever certificate becomes valid 10 days after your vaccine.
Advised for most travellers
Advised for some travellers, depending on your trip
These are suggestions only and may differ from what our expert clinician advises at your consultation.
Entry rules
- A yellow fever certificate is required for travellers over 9 months of age arriving from countries with a risk of yellow fever transmission, including those who have spent more than 12 hours in transit through an airport in such a country.
- Not required if you fly direct from the UK.
- Proof of polio vaccination may be needed by some travellers.
Malaria
No malaria risk.
- The World Health Organization declared Egypt malaria-free in 2024. Bite avoidance is still sensible.
Other health risks
Schistosomiasis
Present in fresh water, including the Nile. Avoid swimming or wading. Chlorinated pools and the sea are fine.
Altitude
Mount Catherine in Sinai rises to 2,629 metres.
Food and water
Stomach upsets are common. Take care with food, water and hand hygiene.
More than one country?
Add each country when you book and we’ll plan for the whole route.
Common questions about Egypt
What vaccines do I need for Egypt?+
For most travellers, Hepatitis A and Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio are advised. Others may be advised depending on your route, how long you stay and what you will be doing. Your pharmacist will only recommend what suits your trip.
Do I need malaria tablets for Egypt?+
No malaria risk. The World Health Organization declared Egypt malaria-free in 2024. Bite avoidance is still sensible.
Do I need a yellow fever certificate for Egypt?+
A yellow fever certificate is required for travellers over 9 months of age arriving from countries with a risk of yellow fever transmission, including those who have spent more than 12 hours in transit through an airport in such a country. Not required if you fly direct from the UK. Proof of polio vaccination may be needed by some travellers.
How far in advance should I get vaccines for Egypt?+
Ideally six to eight weeks before you fly, so any courses can be finished. If you leave sooner, still book: many vaccines help close to departure.
Summarised from NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro, checked 10 November 2026. Advice can change, so we check it again at your appointment. Clinical content by Lyneham Pharmacy and Travel Clinic (GPhC registered pharmacy 9010716).
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