Vietnam

medium health riskAsia

Common tropical and food/waterborne risks. Japanese Encephalitis is relevant for rural or farming areas during transmission.

Vaccines listed

Vaccines that are recommended for Vietnam

Required for entry

No vaccines are currently required for entry

Risk-based

Recommended based on activities and risk factors

WatchTravelHealthPro · 20 Apr 2026

Elevated dengue activity across Southeast Asia

Dengue case counts remain above seasonal averages across parts of Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia. There is no NHS dengue vaccination programme; a vaccine (Qdenga) is available privately at some clinics — bite avoidance remains essential.

View TravelHealthPro sourceAlways confirm with your GP or travel health nurse.

General information only. Confirm your personal requirements with TravelHealthPro and your GP or travel health nurse before booking.

Some travellers · risk-based · 6

Hepatitis ATravel

2 doses2 weeks before travel

TyphoidTravel

1 dose1 month before travel

Japanese EncephalitisTravel

2 doses4 weeks before travel

RabiesTravel

2–3 doses4 weeks before travel

TetanusRoutine

1 boosterAny time

ChikungunyaTravel

1 dose2 weeks before travel (30 days for Ixchiq)

Official sources for Vietnam

VaxiGo's recommendations are sourced from these authoritative bodies. Click through to read the official guidance for Vietnam and confirm with your GP before booking.

TravelHealthPro (NaTHNaC)

UK Health Security Agency

Country-specific outbreak surveillance and pre-travel guidance for Vietnam.

CDC Travel Health: Vietnam

US Centers for Disease Control

International travel health notices, recommended and required vaccines.

WHO International Travel & Health

World Health Organization

Global vaccine standards and travel health guidance.

✦ Travel health advice primarily sourced from NHS and TravelHealthPro guidelines, supplemented by CDC and WHO guidance. Confirm your personal requirements with your GP or travel health nurse before your trip.