Iraq

Iraq

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
  • Cholera
  • 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

  • Security: Unstable security situation in many regions of the country; limited medical infrastructure outside major cities.
  • Malaria: Risk of malaria in some areas; prophylaxis is recommended when traveling to these regions.
  • Heat: Extreme summer temperatures; risk of heatstroke.