Will I get sick if I go to Egypt?

Serious outbreaks sometimes occur. To protect yourself from illness: drink boiled water or bottled water with sealed lids. don't swim in fresh water, including the Nile River, to avoid waterborne diseases, such as bilharzia (schistosomiasis) (World Health Organization)



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Don't swim in fresh water, including the Nile River, to avoid waterborne diseases such as bilharzia (schistosomiasis). Dengue and malaria are present. Use insect repellent and make sure your accommodation is insect-proof. Cairo can have very high levels of pollution and dust.

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You can take steps to avoid travelers' diarrhea
  1. Choose food and drinks carefully. Eat only foods that are cooked and served hot. Avoid food that has been sitting on a buffet. ...
  2. Wash your hands. Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after using the bathroom and before eating.


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Traveling to Egypt in 2023 is completely safe. Of course, the country experienced a revolution in 2011, there was a certain instability that scared travelers, but now Egypt is quite safe and a very popular resort.

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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.

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To protect yourself from illness:
  1. drink boiled water or bottled water with sealed lids.
  2. don't swim in fresh water, including the Nile River, to avoid waterborne diseases, such as bilharzia (schistosomiasis) (World Health Organization)
  3. avoid contact with dogs and cats.


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The tap water in Egypt is treated just like it is in every country. However, the chemical composition used in the water treatment may be different from country to country and cause stomach upset to those with sensitive stomachs.

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Eating raw, under cooked, unwashed, or improperly handled meat, poultry products, dairy products, fruits, vegetables, shellfish, and seafood. Drinking contaminated water or beverages. Inadvertently ingesting fecal matter, protozoa eggs, or viruses by touching the mouth with dirty or improperly washed hands.

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The risk of travelers' diarrhea in Egypt is high. Travelers affected by travelers' diarrhea should hydrate to replace lost body fluids and minerals and use antimotility medications (e.g., loperamide).

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Why is Food Poisoning a Problem in Egypt? Food hygiene standards in Egypt are often lower than those we experience in the UK. Fortunately most UK travellers experience food poisoning which is short lived but E. coli O157 can cause severe intestinal infection.

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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.


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It is one of the commonest health problems experienced during travel. Travellers' diarrhoea usually gets better in 3 to 5 days. Most cases are mild and do not need specific treatment. For further information on self-treatment and when to seek medical help, see treatment section below.

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As you might expect, toilet paper is rarely provided except occasionally when a toilet attendant may give it to you for a small cost. Soap isn't very common either, and so carrying both toilet paper and a small bottle of hand sanitiser is a good practice to get into.

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Things You Should Avoid in Egypt
  • Don't be intimidated by vendors. ...
  • Don't ride camels or horses in distress. ...
  • Don't dress too provocative. ...
  • Respect the entry into religious places. ...
  • Give respect and distance to Egyptian women. ...
  • Don't drink alcohol on the street. ...
  • Don't be afraid of local people. ...
  • Get information from trusted sources.


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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.

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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.

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In Egypt, drinking water from the tap is not recommended. Water treatment plants in and around Cairo heavily chlorinate the supply, so the water in the capital is relatively safe to drink. However, it is advisable everywhere else in Egypt to purchase bottled water or drink treated or purified water.

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