What vaccinations do I need for Sharm el Sheikh?
What vaccinations do I need for Sharm el Sheikh? Courses or boosters usually advised: Poliomyelitis; Tetanus. Other vaccines to consider: Hepatitis A; Hepatitis B; Rabies; Typhoid.
Do you need a vaccine to go to Egypt?
No. Passengers traveling to Egypt are not required to take a COVID-19 test to fly to Egypt. Egypt's COVID-19 entry restrictions were lifted on June 17, 2022. Previously, travelers who did not have a valid vaccination certificate needed to take a COVID-19 PCR or antigen test before flying.
Is it safe to go to Sharm el Sheikh?
The area of Sharm el-Sheikh is now deemed safe to travel to by the Foreign Office.
Is it safe to go to Egypt right now?
Reconsider travel to Egypt due to terrorism. Exercise increased caution in Egypt due to the Embassy's limited ability to assist dual national U.S.-Egyptian citizens who are arrested or detained. Do not travel to: The Sinai Peninsula (with the exception of travel to Sharm El-Sheikh by air) due to terrorism.
Do I need yellow fever vaccine for Egypt?
Yes, some vaccines are recommended or required for Egypt. The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Egypt: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia and influenza.