What are the compulsory and recommended vaccines for a trip to Myanmar?
No vaccines are mandatory for Myanmar. Hepatitis A is recommended for all travelers. Depending on your stay, the Pasteur Institute advises hepatitis B, Japanese encephalitis, rabies, and typhoid. Malaria protection is necessary in rural and coastal areas.
Vaccines recommended by the Pasteur Institute
- Hepatitis A : recommended for all travelers
- Hepatitis B : depending on the conditions of your stay
- Japanese encephalitis : for extended stays or in rural areas
- Rabies : particularly if contact with animals is planned
- Typhoid : depending on hygiene conditions during your trip
Malaria prevention
There is a risk of malaria in the rural and coastal areas of Burma. The plains do not present this risk. Protection is essential against mosquito bites (repellents, long clothing). A preventive treatment may be recommended depending on the duration and areas visited.
Advice from the local agency
Consult a doctor specializing in travel medicine at least 4 weeks before departure. Vaccines sometimes require several injections spaced over time.