What vaccinations are required for Sharm el Sheikh?

Yes, some vaccines are recommended or required for Egypt. The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Egypt: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia and influenza.



People Also Ask

The hepatitis A vaccine is usually available for free on the NHS for anyone who needs it. Read more about the hepatitis A vaccine.

MORE DETAILS

While popular tourist hotspots, including Egypt's capital, Cairo and Hurghada, Luxor and Sharm-El-Sheikh remain in the 'safe to travel to' zone, the FCDO has advised against all but essential travel and no travel to the northern Sinai regions.

MORE DETAILS

We continue to advise reconsider your need to travel to Egypt. Terrorist attacks could occur anywhere in Egypt. Potential targets include religious sites and tourist locations.

MORE DETAILS

The area of Sharm el-Sheikh is now deemed safe to travel to by the Foreign Office.

MORE DETAILS

According to the CIA World Factbook, the four most common diseases in Egypt are bacterial diarrhea, typhoid fever, hepatitis A and schistosomiasis. People in the country are at intermediate risk for contracting these illnesses.

MORE DETAILS

Reconsider travel to Egypt due to terrorism. Exercise increased caution in Egypt due to the Embassy's limited ability to assist dual national U.S.-Egyptian citizens who are arrested or detained. Do not travel to: The Sinai Peninsula (with the exception of travel to Sharm El-Sheikh by air) due to terrorism.

MORE DETAILS

The estimated incidence of typhoid fever was 59/100,000 persons/year. We estimate 71% of typhoid fever patients are managed by primary care providers. Multidrug-resistant (MDR) Salmonella Typhi (resistant to chloramphenicol, ampicillin, and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole) was isolated from 26 (29%) patients.

MORE DETAILS

In the resorts like Sharm El Sheik, Hurghada, Sinai, etc. -- shorts are fine and it is very open and flexible. This also applies to ladies for the beach areas, but going into the market area in Hurghada, for example you may be more comfortable in trousers.

MORE DETAILS

If you decide to travel to Egypt: Stay alert in locations frequented by Westerners. Avoid demonstrations and crowds. Obtain comprehensive medical insurance that includes medical evacuation.

MORE DETAILS

Safety and security
  • Terrorism in Egypt. Terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in Egypt. ...
  • Terrorism during holiday periods. ...
  • Airports and airlines. ...
  • Terrorist kidnap. ...
  • Sexual assaults and harassment. ...
  • Protecting your belongings. ...
  • Staying safe at tourist sites. ...
  • Ramadan.


MORE DETAILS

South Sinai Terrorists have also kidnapped foreign nationals. Many bombings directly targeted tourists and their transport. If you travel to South Sinai: avoid road travel outside of Sharm El Sheikh.

MORE DETAILS

Sharm El Sheikh is one of those unique destinations you can visit year-round, and the best time to go is really up to you. But whatever time you choose, remember to pack your sunscreen! Sharm El Sheikh enjoys warm, sunny weather for much of the year, except for late November to February, when the temperature cools.

MORE DETAILS