Travel Vaccines for Vietnam
Vietnam is a moderate-preparation destination. Hepatitis A and typhoid are recommended, and Japanese encephalitis is advised for rural or extended stays. Malaria risk is limited to specific rural areas.
Recommended vaccines for Vietnam
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Typhoid
- Japanese Encephalitis (rural/extended travel)
- Rabies (extended travel)
Malaria risk & prevention
No malaria in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang, Halong Bay, or the Red/Mekong deltas. Risk exists in some rural highland regions.
Key health considerations
- 1Dengue is common; use mosquito prevention.
- 2Traveller's diarrhea risk from street food; choose busy stalls with high turnover.
- 3Road-traffic injury risk on scooters is very high.
Travel-health tips
- Bring a full travel medical kit and ORS.
- Consider pre-exposure rabies vaccination for motorcycle travellers.
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Is Vietnam safe for food-tourism?
Yes, with reasonable precautions. Hepatitis A and typhoid vaccination, plus choosing freshly cooked food and bottled water, allows you to enjoy street food safely. Our physician can also prescribe a standby antibiotic.
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This information is for educational purposes and reflects common recommendations for healthy adult Canadian travellers. Individual recommendations depend on your health history, itinerary, and current advisories from the Public Health Agency of Canada and WHO. A consultation with our physician is required before any prescription is issued.