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🇰🇭 Vaccines for Cambodia

Entry requirements & recommendations for travel to Cambodia

Hepatitis A and Typhoid are recommended. Malaria risk exists in rural and forested areas, particularly near the Thai border — Phnom Penh and Siem Reap are low risk but not zero. Japanese Encephalitis is worth discussing for extended rural travel. Rabies is a real risk given dog and bat populations.

Medical disclaimer: This is general information only — not personal medical advice. Requirements and risks change. Always consult a qualified travel health clinic before departure.
Required for entry

No vaccines required for entry to this destination.

Recommended by WHO & CDC
Hepatitis A
Food and water contamination risk.
💉 2 doses
📅 Book at least 4 weeks before travel
⚡ Effective: 2 weeks after 1st dose. Full protection after 2nd dose (6–12 months later).
🛡 Protects for: 1st dose ~1 yr. 2nd dose: lifetime.
Recommended
Typhoid
Contaminated food and water.
💉 1 dose
📅 Book at least 3 weeks before travel
⚡ Effective: 2 weeks after vaccination.
🛡 Protects for: 3–5 years. Booster recommended if re-exposure.
Recommended
Hepatitis B
Blood and sexual contact.
💉 3 doses
📅 Book at least 26 weeks before travel
⚡ Effective: After full 3-dose course. Accelerated 3-week schedule available — ask your clinic.
🛡 Protects for: Lifetime after full course.
Recommended
Japanese Encephalitis
Risk in rural agricultural areas — lower risk in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap.
💉 2 doses
📅 Book at least 7 weeks before travel
⚡ Effective: After 2nd dose (28 days after the 1st).
🛡 Protects for: Booster after 1 year if ongoing exposure.
Recommended
Rabies
Dog and monkey bites risk.
💉 3 doses
📅 Book at least 5 weeks before travel
⚡ Effective: After 3rd dose. 2nd dose 7 days after 1st, 3rd dose 21 days after 1st.
🛡 Protects for: Pre-exposure reduces post-bite treatment needed. Boosters based on blood tests.
Recommended
Disease risks
  • ⚠Malaria (risk in forested/border areas — not Phnom Penh or Siem Reap/Angkor Wat)
  • ⚠Dengue (endemic)
  • ⚠Japanese Encephalitis
  • ⚠Avian Influenza (rare)
Notes: Hepatitis A and Typhoid strongly recommended. No malaria risk in Phnom Penh or Siem Reap. Malaria prophylaxis for forested border areas. Rabies pre-exposure recommended.
Approximate cost per person
Required vaccines
—
None required for entry
Recommended vaccines
~€975
(~$1063)
per person · full courses
Hepatitis A (2 doses)€140 ($152)
Typhoid (1 dose)€45 ($49)
Hepatitis B (3 doses)€189 ($207)
Japanese Encephalitis (2 doses)€264 ($288)
Rabies (3 doses)€273 ($297)
Malaria tablets (4 weeks) (1 dose)€64 ($70)

💡 Approximate figures based on private European travel clinic rates (April 2026). Actual costs vary by clinic and country. Not all recommended vaccines will apply to every trip — discuss your specific itinerary with a travel health clinic.

Often combined with
ThailandVietnamIndonesiaLaos
When to book

Book 6–8 weeks before travel. Rabies requires 3 doses over 5 weeks. Japanese Encephalitis needs 2 doses over 4 weeks if relevant. Hepatitis A and Typhoid can be done closer to departure.

Common questions
Do I need vaccines for Cambodia?
No vaccines are required for entry. Hepatitis A, Typhoid, and Rabies are recommended. Japanese Encephalitis is worth discussing for rural travel. Angkor Wat and Phnom Penh are lower malaria risk than rural areas.
Is there malaria in Cambodia?
Malaria risk exists in rural and forested areas, particularly near the Thai border and in Mondulkiri and Ratanakiri provinces. Phnom Penh and Siem Reap (Angkor Wat) are low risk but not zero. Discuss your itinerary with a travel clinic.
Is Rabies a risk in Cambodia?
Yes. Rabies is present in Cambodia. Dog bites are a real risk. Pre-exposure vaccination is recommended, particularly as post-exposure treatment is unreliable outside Phnom Penh.
What is the food safety like in Cambodia?
Food hygiene is variable. Hepatitis A and Typhoid vaccination is important. Stick to freshly cooked hot food, avoid raw salads, and use bottled water throughout.

Data based on WHO International Travel and Health and CDC Yellow Book 2026. Last verified: April 2026. Always verify current requirements with a travel health clinic before departure.