Travel vaccinations for Vietnam
From city breaks in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City to coastal holidays and journeys through rural provinces, Vietnam involves different travel health considerations. Malaria risk is not the same across the country, and some vaccination recommendations depend on your individual risk. Book a free travel consultation before your trip.
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.
Visiting the main cities? There is no malaria risk in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City. Mosquito bite avoidance is still advised.
Heading into rural Vietnam? Some southern provinces and other rural areas have low malaria risk. Japanese encephalitis and rabies vaccinations may also be considered depending on individual risk.
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
Vietnam has no yellow fever certificate requirement.
Yellow fever vaccination at our Registered Yellow Fever CentreMalaria
No risk in large cities, including Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, the Red River delta, coastal areas north of Nha Trang, or Phu Quoc Island. Low risk in the southern provinces of Tay Ninh, Lam Dong, Dak Lak, Gia Lai and Kon Tum, and in other rural areas. Avoid mosquito bites everywhere.
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
What travel vaccinations are needed for Vietnam?
Hepatitis A, typhoid and a tetanus booster are recommended for most travellers to Vietnam. Hepatitis B, Japanese encephalitis and rabies vaccinations may be recommended depending on your individual risk. Dengue, chikungunya, measles and tuberculosis are other travel health risks to be aware of. Our pharmacists can review your itinerary and vaccination history.
Is there malaria in Vietnam?
Yes, but risk varies by location. There is no malaria risk in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, the Red River delta, coastal areas north of Nha Trang or Phu Quoc Island. Some southern provinces and other rural areas have low risk. Mosquito bite avoidance is advised, so include every planned destination in your travel consultation.
Do I need a yellow fever certificate for Vietnam?
No. Vietnam has no yellow fever certificate requirement. For most travellers, the recommended vaccinations are hepatitis A, typhoid and a tetanus booster, with hepatitis B, Japanese encephalitis and rabies depending on individual risk.
Do I need Japanese encephalitis vaccination for Vietnam?
Not every visitor does. It may be recommended if you are staying a month or more, visiting rural areas such as rice fields or farms, travelling to the region often, or are unsure of your exact itinerary. Risk in Vietnam is year-round, peaking from May to October, especially in the north. Our pharmacists can assess your route.
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.
