Travel vaccines for Malaysia

A lower risk destination for most travellers. Dengue is the main thing to guard against.

Vaccines for Malaysia

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

TyphoidTyphoid is known or presumed to occur. Consider it if visiting friends and relatives, staying long term or travelling where hygiene is poor.Fits before you flyRabiesRabies has been reported in domestic animals.Ask about a faster courseJapanese EncephalitisOccurs throughout Malaysia all year. Sarawak has the highest risk, peaking from October to December.Ask about a faster courseHepatitis BHepatitis B is common in Malaysia.Ask about a faster courseDengueMore than 56,000 cases were reported in 2026 up to mid-August.Ask about a faster courseChikungunyaFits before you fly
TuberculosisTB (BCG) vaccine is advised for unvaccinated children under 16 who will live in the country for more than 3 months, and for some health workers. It is not given in pharmacy; ask your GP.
MeaslesMeasles risk is higher than in the UK. Check you have had two doses of MMR, which is free from your GP.

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 1 year 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.

Malaria

Low risk. Tablets are not usually advised.

  • Low risk in mainland Malaysia: awareness and bite avoidance.
  • Malaysian Borneo has separate advice. Check before travelling to Sabah or Sarawak.
  • For travellers at higher risk, atovaquone with proguanil, doxycycline or mefloquine are suitable options.
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Other health risks

Zika

There is a risk. Pregnant travellers and couples planning a pregnancy should seek advice before booking.

Schistosomiasis

Very low risk.

More than one country?

Add each country when you book and we’ll plan for the whole route.

Common questions about Malaysia

What vaccines do I need for Malaysia?+

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 Malaysia?+

Low risk. Tablets are not usually advised. Low risk in mainland Malaysia: awareness and bite avoidance. Malaysian Borneo has separate advice. Check before travelling to Sabah or Sarawak. For travellers at higher risk, atovaquone with proguanil, doxycycline or mefloquine are suitable options.

Do I need a yellow fever certificate for Malaysia?+

A yellow fever certificate is required for travellers over 1 year 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.

How far in advance should I get vaccines for Malaysia?+

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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