What are the mandatory and recommended vaccinations for a trip to Vietnam?
For Vietnam, recommended vaccines are hepatitis A and B, typhoid, tetanus-diphtheria-polio, rabies (extended stay) and Japanese encephalitis (rural areas). Yellow fever is only mandatory if you are arriving from a country where it is present.
Vaccines recommended for all travelers
- Hepatitis A and B : protection against foodborne infections and contact transmission
- Typhoid : essential for areas with health risks
- Tetanus-diphtheria-polio : update of universal vaccine
Vaccines according to your travel profile
- Rabies : recommended for extended stays or if contact with animals is planned
- Japanese encephalitis : necessary for rural areas, particularly during the rainy season
- Yellow fever : mandatory only if you transit through a country where the disease is present
Important reminders before departure
Consult a travel medicine specialist 4 to 6 weeks before your departure. Some vaccines require multiple injections or a period of effectiveness. Your precise itinerary and length of stay will determine priority vaccinations.