Travel vaccinations for Sri Lanka
Whether you're travelling around Sri Lanka or staying in one area, your vaccinations should reflect your personal circumstances and plans. The country has no malaria risk, but mosquito bite avoidance is still advised and several additional vaccines may be considered for some travellers. Book a free travel consultation before you leave.
Vaccines recommended for most travellers
These are recommended for most people visiting this destination. Your pharmacist confirms what you need at your free consultation.
Depending on your trip
Your pharmacist may also recommend these, depending on where you are going, what you will be doing and how long you are staying.
Travelling around Sri Lanka? There is no malaria risk in Sri Lanka, but mosquito bite avoidance is advised. Dengue and chikungunya are among the other travel health risks.
Considering additional travel vaccinations? Hepatitis A, typhoid, rabies and Japanese encephalitis vaccinations may be recommended depending on your individual risk. Discuss your plans and vaccination history with our pharmacists.
Dengue vaccine if you have had dengue before. MMR if you are not up to date.
Yellow fever and malaria
What applies to this destination, and how we can help before you go.
Yellow fever
There is no yellow fever risk in Sri Lanka. You need a certificate if you are over 9 months old and arrive from, or spend more than 12 hours in an airport of, a country with yellow fever risk.
Yellow fever vaccination at our Registered Yellow Fever CentreMalaria
There is no malaria risk in Sri Lanka. Avoid mosquito bites, as dengue and chikungunya are common.
Malaria prevention advice for your routeDengue, chikungunya, Zika, measles and tuberculosis.
Ask our pharmacists how to reduce these risks, including how to avoid mosquito and animal bites.
Source: NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro. Travel health advice can change. For the latest outbreaks and country health alerts, visit TravelHealthPro. Our pharmacists check current guidance at your consultation.
View the TravelHealthPro country pageHow it works
Book your free consultation
Choose your appointment online, with same-day appointments available every day. Reserve your visit now, with no payment at booking.
Get advice for your trip
Meet a travel-trained pharmacist in our private clinic room. Discuss your itinerary, vaccination history and health needs.
Arrange your vaccinations
Agree your vaccination plan, prices and dose schedule with us. With vaccines in stock, you can plan around your departure date.
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Frequently asked questions
Which vaccines are recommended for Sri Lanka?
A tetanus booster is recommended for most travellers to Sri Lanka. Depending on individual risk, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, cholera, Japanese encephalitis and rabies vaccinations may also be recommended. Other travel health risks include dengue, chikungunya, measles and tuberculosis. Our pharmacists can review your personal circumstances and help identify the relevant vaccinations.
Do I need malaria tablets for Sri Lanka?
No. There is no malaria risk in Sri Lanka, so malaria tablets are not needed. Mosquito bite avoidance is still advised, as dengue and chikungunya are risks in Sri Lanka.
Does Sri Lanka require a yellow fever certificate?
Sri Lanka has no yellow fever risk, but you need a yellow fever vaccination certificate if you arrive from, or transit for more than 12 hours through an airport in, a country with yellow fever risk. Make sure you include earlier destinations when sharing your itinerary, especially if you are travelling through more than one country.
Do I need a rabies vaccine for Sri Lanka?
Not everyone does, but it is recommended for some travellers. That includes people staying longer than a month, runners and cyclists, anyone working with animals, and those going somewhere with limited access to medical care. Children are also at higher risk, as they may not report a bite or scratch. Tell our pharmacists about your plans.
Book your free travel consultation
Same-day appointments every day at 156 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge. Open every day until 9pm. Book 6 to 8 weeks before you travel if you can, but last-minute trips are welcome.
