Mosque in the middle east- Middle East Travel Advice

Traveling To Middle East

Advice For Traveling To Middle East

Whether it be the Mecca, or the Arabian Gulf, there are numerous beautiful places to visit. Unfortunalty, many travelers don’t understand some of the health risks can happen upon your Middle Eastern travel. Getting the proper travel vaccinations can add both safety and comfort to your trip!

Middle East Risk Map

Are There Any Additional Health Risks?

  • Traveler’s Diarrhea- This is very common among international travel and is caused by eating contaminated food/water. To help reduce the risk of this illness,
    • Eating at only reputable establishments
    • Wash your hands regularly
    • Have a travelers’ diarrhea kit.

Travel Vaccines For Middle East

VaccinationDisease TransmissionAdditional Info
Hepatitis AConsumption Of Contaminated Food Or WaterRecommended for travelers of this region.
Hepatitis BExposure To Contaminated Body Fluids (Sex, needles, etc.)Recommended for travelers of this region.
RabiesBitten Or Scratched By A Contaminated AnimalVaccine is recommended for long-term travelers
or anyone who can come in contact with such animals.
TyphoidConsumption Of Contaminated Food or WaterRecommended for travelers of this region.
Yellow FeverSpread through infected mosquito bitesRecommended for travelers of this region.