Nepal

Nepal

1. Country Information

  • Continent: Asia
  • Region: South Asia

2. Mandatory Vaccinations

Yellow Fever – Vaccination is required for travellers aged ≥9 months arriving from countries with yellow fever transmission risk.

3. Recommended Vaccinations

  • COVID-19
  • Hepatitis A and B
  • Rabies (risk of contact with animals or travel to remote areas)
  • Typhoid
  • Japanese Encephalitis (for stays in the rural Terai region)

4. Routine Vaccinations

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

5. Special Notes

  • Malaria: There is malaria risk in the Terai region (lowlands). No risk in Kathmandu and mountain regions.
  • Altitude sickness: When trekking in the Himalayas, the risk of altitude sickness must be taken into account.
  • Rabies: Increased risk due to stray dogs – vaccination recommended.