Vaccinations for
Tajikistan
Travel Vaccinations
Vaccine |
Recommended |
May Be Required |
When To Vaccinate |
Hepatitis A |
|
|
2 weeks before |
Tetanus |
|
|
2 weeks before |
Typhoid |
|
|
2 weeks before |
Cholera |
|
|
2 weeks before |
Diphtheria |
|
|
2 weeks before |
Hepatitis B |
|
|
3 weeks before |
Rabies |
|
|
1 month before |
Last Updated: 27 July 2016
Yellow Fever Certificate Requirements
No yellow fever vaccination certificate required for this country.
Malaria Information
Malaria is a serious and sometimes fatal disease transmitted by mosquitoes. You cannot be vaccinated against malaria.
Malaria precautions
- Malaria risk is present throughout the year in all areas. Risk is highest in some southern areas on the border with Afghanistan, from June to October. Variable risk of malaria in Khatlon, Dushanbe, Gorno-Badakhstan and Leninabad.
- Malaria precautions are essential. Avoid mosquito bites by covering up with clothing such as long sleeves and long trousers especially after sunset, using insect repellents on exposed skin and when necessary, sleeping under a mosquito net
- Check with your doctor or nurse about suitable antimalarials.
- See malaria map – additional information can be found by clicking on the Regional Information icon below the map.
- High risk areas: atovaquone/proguanil OR doxycycline OR mefloquine is advised from June to October.
- Variable risk areas:Chloroquine and/or Proguanilis advised from June to October.
- If you have been travelling in a malarious area and develop a fever seek medical attention promptly. Remember malaria can develop even up to one year after exposure.
- If travelling to high risk malarious areas, remote from medical facilities, carrying emergency malaria standby medication may be considered.
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