Travel Vaccines
Hepatitis A Vaccine
£59/Total
Description
Egypt draws millions of visitors to the Pyramids of Giza, the Nile Valley temples, Luxor, Aswan, and the Red Sea resorts of Sharm el-Sheikh and Hurghada. Health risks are moderate — Hepatitis A and typhoid are the main vaccine recommendations. There is no malaria risk in tourist areas, and no Yellow Fever requirement for direct UK travel.
Recommended Vaccines
These vaccines are strongly recommended for travel to Egypt. Our pharmacist will advise which are most relevant to your specific itinerary.
Travel Vaccines
Typhoid Vaccine
£39/Total
Travel Vaccines
Hepatitis B Vaccine
£165/Total
Travel Vaccines
Rabies Vaccine
£297/Total
Travel Health Tips for Egypt
Practical tips to help you stay safe, healthy, and prepared throughout your trip.
Travel tip 1
- Drink only bottled water — 'Pharaoh's revenge' (travellers' diarrhoea) is very common.
Travel tip 2
- Avoid salads and raw vegetables outside of established hotels. Eat only peeled fruit.
Travel tip 3
- Sun exposure is extreme — wear a hat, use high-factor sunscreen, and stay hydrated.
Travel tip 4
- If cruising the Nile, mosquito bite prevention is advisable even though malaria risk is negligible in the Nile Valley.
Travel tip 5
- Schistosomiasis (bilharzia) is present in the Nile — avoid swimming or wading in fresh water.
When to Get Vaccinated
Hepatitis A and DTP can be given same-day. No multi-dose vaccines are routinely needed unless you want Rabies (trekking in the Sinai, visiting remote sites).
Best Time to Visit
October to April (cooler temperatures). Summer (May–September) is extremely hot, especially in Luxor, Aswan, and the desert. The Red Sea coast is warm year-round and popular in winter.
UK Government Health Advice
Official recommendations from UK health authorities for travel to Egypt. Always consult a healthcare professional for advice tailored to your specific itinerary.
NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro — Egypt
“Hepatitis A vaccine is recommended for all travellers to Egypt. Typhoid vaccine is recommended for those with extensive exposure to local food.”
Accessed April 2026
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