Middle East
🇮🇶 Vaccines for Iraq
Entry requirements & recommendations for travel to Iraq
Hepatitis A and Typhoid recommended. No malaria risk in most areas. Check current travel advisories carefully — many parts of the country remain high risk.
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 risk.
💉 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 risk.
💉 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
Disease risks
- ⚠Hepatitis A
- ⚠Typhoid
- ⚠Hepatitis B
- ⚠Leishmaniasis
- ⚠Malaria (very limited)
Notes: Hepatitis A, Typhoid, and Hepatitis B recommended. Check current travel advisories — security situation requires careful planning.
Approximate cost per person
Required vaccines
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None required for entry
Recommended vaccines
~€374
(~$408)
per person · full courses
Hepatitis A (2 doses)€140 ($152)
Typhoid (1 dose)€45 ($49)
Hepatitis B (3 doses)€189 ($207)
💡 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.