Eritrea

Eritrea

1. Country Information

• Continent: Africa
• Region: East Africa

2. Mandatory Vaccinations

Yellow Fever – Travel from countries with yellow fever (YF) transmission risk: vaccination is required for travellers aged ≥9 months.

3. Recommended Vaccinations

• COVID-19
• Hepatitis A and B
• Meningococcal disease
• Rabies (in contact with animals)
• Typhoid
• Yellow fever (in risk areas)

4. Routine Vaccinations

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

5. Special Notes

• Malaria: Risk of malaria in areas below 2200 m above sea level; prophylaxis is recommended.
• Limited access: Entry to the country is strictly controlled; medical infrastructure is limited.