Middle East Travel Health2025-08-25T07:01:35+00:00

From Dubai to Jerusalem – Your Complete Middle Eastern Health Protection

Expert travel vaccinations for Middle East business, leisure, and pilgrimage travel. Same-day Yellow Fever certificates available.

⏰ Traveling soon? Same-day appointments available

From Dubai to Jerusalem – Your Complete Middle Eastern Health Protection

Expert travel vaccinations for Middle East business, leisure, and pilgrimage travel. Same-day Yellow Fever certificates available.

⏰ Traveling soon? Same-day appointments available

Essential Vaccinations for

Middle East

Protect yourself with the right vaccinations for safe Middle Eastern travel. Expert pharmacists at Malvern Travel Clinic provide same-day appointments and comprehensive travel health advice.

Yellow Fever

Required from Endemic Areas

Required for travelers arriving from yellow fever endemic countries. Most Middle Eastern countries have strict entry requirements. Essential certificate for hassle-free travel.

Hajj & Umrah Vaccinations

Meningococcal ACWY & Seasonal Flu

Mandatory meningococcal ACWY vaccination required for Hajj and Umrah visas. Seasonal influenza vaccine also required. Essential for pilgrimage travel to Saudi Arabia.

Hepatitis A & B

Food and Blood Safety

Important protection due to variable sanitation standards across the region. Hepatitis A spreads through contaminated food/water. Hepatitis B through blood contact.

Regional Health Information

This information is to help travelers prepare for health risks and vaccination requirements
specific to their destination

Key Health Risks

Be aware that in the Middle East, there may be increased risks of infectious diseases such as MERS-CoV, hepatitis A, and respiratory infections in crowded areas, so consult Malvern Travel Clinic before departure. However, many of the health risks experienced by travelers can be prevented by vaccines and other measures need to be taken.

Always make sure you understand the wider risks at your destination and take precautions, including:

  • Heat-related illness prevention
  • Food and water safety
  • Respiratory hygiene in crowded areas
  • Sun protection and UV safety
  • Avoiding camel contact (MERS-CoV risk)
  • Pilgrimage crowd safety measures
  • Road safety and accident prevention

  Seasonal Considerations

  Summer Season

May-Sep: Extreme heat across all regions

Extreme heat and dehydration risk
☀️ Severe UV exposure
Food spoilage and foodborne illness

☀️ Hajj Season

Timing varies: Large crowd gatherings

🕌 Increased infection transmission risk
  Respiratory illness spread
⚠️ Heat-related illness during pilgrimage

   Protection Tips

Stay hydrated and avoid extreme heat Practice good hand hygiene in crowds

  Entry Requirements

   Vaccination Requirements

   Yellow Fever Certificate Required

Many Middle Eastern countries mandate proof of vaccination.

  • Common: Hepatitis A & B, Typhoid, Tetanus
  • Rural Travel: Rabies
  • Meningitis Belt: Meningitis ACWY

   Visa Requirements

 Requirements vary by country
Some offer visa-free or visa-on-arrival, others require advance applications

 Passport validity
Must be valid for 6+ months beyond travel dates

   Plan Ahead

Visit our clinic 4-6 weeks before departure for vaccination schedules and boosters

Travel Preparation Timeline

At Malvern Travel Clinic, we understand the importance of protecting your health while exploring Central Asia’s diverse landscapes – from bustling bazaars to remote mountain regions. That’s why we provide a comprehensive travel preparation timeline for each of our patients

  • 8 Weeks Before - Initial consultation at Malvern

    Speak with one of our travel health experts to confirm and book in your required vaccinations.

  • 6 Weeks Before - First vaccinations

    Book in your first vaccinations with our health travel experts.

  • 4 Weeks Before - Follow-up vaccines if needed

    Sometimes, it is necessary to have follow-up vaccinations 4-weeks prior to you travelling.

  • 2 Weeks Before - Final health check and travel medications

    We will give you a final health check 2 weeks prior to your travel along with any medications for altitude ...

Same-day appointments are available for urgent travel. Please contact us.

Expert Travel Health Advice for the Middle East

This information is to help travellers prepare for health risks and vaccination requirements specific to their destination.

Meet Your Travel Health Experts

Meet our Expert Pharmacists

Nadeem Nasrullah

Pharmacist (IPresc)

Aaron Uppal

Pharmacist

Shaquille Lawrence

Pharmacist

Competitive Travel Health Package

We offer fair, upfront pricing with no hidden fees.

Why choose Malvern Travel Clinic?

Our travel health experts are industry leaders, providing a service that will ensure all your travel requirements are met from our simple consultation through to our comprehensive travel health assessment. Receiving your travel vaccinations from Malvern Travel Clinic means:

  • Same-day appointments available
  • Expert independent prescriber pharmacists
  • Comprehensive one-stop service
  • Local to Herefordshire and Worcestershire

Striving to cover all your health and medical treatment requirements

We offer a wide range of medical treatments for you and your loved ones.

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