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🇾🇪 Vaccines for Yemen

Entry requirements & recommendations for travel to Yemen

Yemen requires Hepatitis A, Typhoid, and Cholera vaccination given an ongoing cholera outbreak that has been one of the largest in modern history. Malaria is present throughout most of the country. Beyond health considerations, Yemen has experienced a prolonged and severe civil war with a major humanitarian crisis, and most governments advise against all travel — this is overwhelmingly the dominant consideration, far beyond any health planning. Healthcare infrastructure has been devastated by the conflict, with much of the population lacking access to basic medical care. Anyone needing to travel for essential humanitarian purposes requires current, specific guidance well beyond general travel health information.

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
Cholera
Ongoing large-scale outbreak since 2016 — one of the worst in modern history.
💉 2 doses
📅 Book at least 3 weeks before travel
⚡ Effective: 1 week after 2nd dose (1–6 weeks after 1st).
🛡 Protects for: 2 years. Booster if still at risk.
Recommended
Disease risks
  • ⚠Cholera (ongoing massive outbreak)
  • ⚠Malaria (most areas)
  • ⚠Hepatitis A
  • ⚠Typhoid
  • ⚠Dengue
Notes: Most governments advise against all travel. Cholera outbreak is one of the largest in modern history. Malaria present throughout most of the country.
Approximate cost per person
Required vaccines
—
None required for entry
Recommended vaccines
~€393
(~$427)
per person · full courses
Hepatitis A (2 doses)€140 ($152)
Typhoid (1 dose)€45 ($49)
Cholera (2 doses)€144 ($156)
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.

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Common questions
Is Yemen safe to visit?
No, according to virtually all governments. Yemen has experienced a prolonged and severe civil war with one of the world's worst humanitarian crises, and advisories against all travel have been in place for an extended period. This is not a functioning tourism destination, and anyone needing to travel for essential humanitarian purposes requires current, specific security guidance.
Do I need vaccines for Yemen?
Hepatitis A, Typhoid, and Cholera are recommended, with Cholera particularly relevant given Yemen's ongoing outbreak, one of the largest in modern history. Malaria prophylaxis is relevant given malaria's presence throughout most of the country. However, all of this is secondary to the overriding humanitarian and security crisis.
Is there malaria in Yemen?
Yes, malaria is present throughout most of Yemen, and antimalarial medication would be relevant for any visit, alongside the much more significant humanitarian and security considerations.
What healthcare is available in Yemen?
Healthcare infrastructure has been devastated by the ongoing conflict, with much of the population lacking access to even basic medical care, and the country experiencing one of the largest cholera outbreaks in modern history as a direct consequence of infrastructure collapse. This is not a context where standard travel health planning applies — anyone travelling for essential humanitarian purposes requires current, specific guidance on medical access and security.