What are the mandatory and recommended vaccines for a trip to Kyrgyzstan?
No vaccination is mandatory for Kyrgyzstan. The Pasteur Institute recommends updating your hepatitis A vaccination. Depending on your stay, consider tick-borne encephalitis, hepatitis B, rabies, and typhoid.
Vaccines recommended by the Pasteur Institute
Hepatitis A: update recommended for all travelers, as the risk of food contamination exists throughout Kyrgyzstan.
Vaccines depending on the type of stay
- Tick-borne encephalitis: recommended for forest hiking and mountain activities from May to October.
- Hepatitis B: advised for long stays or with close contact with the local population.
- Rabies: useful if contact is planned with animals (stray dogs, horses) or isolated stays.
- Typhoid: recommended for travel in poor hygiene conditions or remote rural areas.
Key points to remember
Consult a doctor specializing in travel medicine 4 to 6 weeks before departure. Check that your universal vaccinations (tetanus, polio, diphtheria) are up to date.