What vaccinations are required or recommended for Bhutan? - Bhutan - Nomadays
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What vaccinations are required or recommended for Bhutan?

No vaccinations are mandatory to enter Bhutan, but the following are recommended or should be up to date:

  • Tuberculosis

  • Diphtheria

  • Tetanus

  • Pertussis (whooping cough)

  • Poliomyelitis

  • Hepatitis B

  • Rabies

A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if you have recently traveled through or transited in a country where yellow fever is endemic.
A malaria preventive treatment is also recommended, especially if you plan to visit rural areas in the south.
For more details, consult the official recommendations of the Pasteur Institute.

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