Vaccines for Philippines
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.
Current health alerts
- Falsified rabies vaccine is circulating through unauthorised sources (reported August 2026). Having the rabies course before you travel is sensible.
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 aged 9 months or over 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.
- There is no risk of polio, but proof of polio vaccination may be needed by some travellers.
Malaria
Low risk. Tablets are not usually advised.
- Low risk in rural areas below 600 metres on Luzon, Mindanao, Mindoro and Palawan: awareness and bite avoidance.
- No risk in cities or on Boracay, Bohol, Catanduanes, Cebu and Leyte.
- For travellers at higher risk, atovaquone with proguanil, doxycycline or mefloquine are suitable options.
Other health risks
Schistosomiasis
Present in fresh water in some areas. Avoid swimming or wading in lakes and rivers.
Zika
There is a risk. Pregnant travellers and couples planning a pregnancy should seek advice before booking.
More than one country?
Add each country when you book and we’ll plan for the whole route.
Common questions about Philippines
What vaccines do I need for Philippines?+
For most travellers, Hepatitis A, Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio and Typhoid 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 Philippines?+
Low risk. Tablets are not usually advised. Low risk in rural areas below 600 metres on Luzon, Mindanao, Mindoro and Palawan: awareness and bite avoidance. No risk in cities or on Boracay, Bohol, Catanduanes, Cebu and Leyte. For travellers at higher risk, atovaquone with proguanil, doxycycline or mefloquine are suitable options.
Do I need a yellow fever certificate for Philippines?+
A yellow fever certificate is required for travellers aged 9 months or over 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. There is no risk of polio, but proof of polio vaccination may be needed by some travellers.
How far in advance should I get vaccines for Philippines?+
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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