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🇪🇬 Vaccines for Egypt
Entry requirements and CDC/WHO recommendations for travel to Egypt.
Hepatitis A and Typhoid are recommended — and worth taking seriously. Egypt's food scene is brilliant, but eating outside tourist hotels carries real risk. One firm piece of advice: don't swim in the Nile or freshwater canals. Schistosomiasis is present and it's not a pleasant thing to pick up.
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 CDC / WHO
Hepatitis A
Food and water contamination risk — very common.
💉 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, especially outside major hotels.
💉 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
Disease risks
- ⚠Hepatitis A
- ⚠Typhoid
- ⚠Schistosomiasis (Nile water)
- ⚠Malaria (very limited — El Faiyum area only)
Notes: Hepatitis A and Typhoid strongly recommended. Avoid swimming in Nile/fresh water (schistosomiasis). No malaria risk for typical tourist destinations.
Approximate cost per person
Required vaccines
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None required for entry
Recommended vaccines
~€185
(~$201)
per person · full courses
Hepatitis A (2 doses)€140 ($152)
Typhoid (1 dose)€45 ($49)
💡 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.
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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.