What are the mandatory and recommended vaccinations for a trip to Sri Lanka?
No vaccines are mandatory for Sri Lanka. Recommended vaccines include hepatitis A, typhoid, Japanese encephalitis, and rabies, as well as updated universal vaccines (DTP, MMR). Malaria has been eradicated since 2016.
Recommended vaccines for Sri Lanka
- Hepatitis A : transmission through contaminated water and food
- Typhoid : recommended depending on hygiene conditions during your stay
- Japanese encephalitis : in case of prolonged stay in rural areas
- Rabies : recommended for adventurous travelers or long stays
Update your universal vaccines
Check that your basic vaccines are up to date: DTP (diphtheria, tetanus, poliomyelitis), MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) and pertussis. These boosters are recommended for any international travel.
Good news about malaria
Sri Lanka has officially eradicated malaria since 2016. No antimalarial preventive treatment is therefore necessary, unlike other South Asian destinations.
Advice from the local agency
Consult a travel medicine specialist 4 to 6 weeks before departure to personalize your vaccinations according to your itinerary and length of stay.