Bahrain

Bahrain

1. Country Information

  • Continent: Asia
  • Region: Middle East

2. Mandatory Vaccinations

Yellow Fever – Travel from countries with yellow fever (YF) transmission risk: vaccination is required for travellers aged ≥9 months; this also applies if the transit includes a stay of more than 12 hours at the airport or a transfer in a country with a risk of yellow fever transmission.

3. Recommended Vaccinations

  • COVID-19
  • Hepatitis A and B
  • Rabies (in contact with animals)
  • Typhoid

4. Routine Vaccinations

  • Diphtheria
  • Tetanus
  • Whooping cough
  • Chickenpox
  • Influenza
  • Measles
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Poliomyelitis
  • Shingles

5. Special Notes

  • MERS-CoV: Risk of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS) infection; avoid contact with camels.
  • Good medical infrastructure: Bahrain has well-developed healthcare.