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This page contains the main health risks for travellers and general recommendations. Travel conditions are different for everyone and each patient's health condition varies. Discuss your trip during a travel consultation with your doctor or in a travel clinic, preferably six to eight weeks before departure.
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Malaria
There is a high risk of malaria in the areas below 2200 m. We recommend the use of mosquito-repellent measures from dusk till morning, in combination with the use of malaria tablets.
There is a moderate malaria risk in the Sahel in the north. We recommend the use of mosquito-repellent measures from dusk till morning. For people with an increased risk, we sometimes recommend preventive malaria tablets, or taking an emergency treatment with you.
There is no malaria risk in the areas above 2200 m and also not in the capital Asmara.
In case of fever during or after your journey, get tested for malaria as soon as possible.
Yellow fever
There is a risk of yellow fever in the northern states bordering Ethiopia and Sudan: Anseba, Debub, Gash Barka, Mae Kel and Semenawi Keih Bahri.
Other insect-borne diseases
Insects can transmit diseases such as dengue and leishmaniasis.
Protect yourself against insects.
Tick-borne diseases
Ticks can transmit diseases such as African tick bite fever.
Rabies
Dogs and other mammals can be infected with rabies.
Altitude sickness
You may experience altitude sickness in areas above 2500 metres.
Female circumcision
Girls who visit their family in this country are sometimes circumcised.
COVID-19.
Take a look at the general preventive measures related to COVID-19.
Other possible infections
Other frequent health risks while travelling
Read these tips before you leave.
Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for all travellers. In addition, vaccination is compulsory if you have recently been in a country where yellow fever may be present.
This vaccination must be administered at least ten days prior to arrival by an official yellow fever vaccination centre.
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A vaccination is recommended for all travellers.
Update of basic vaccinations
Polio
A single booster of polio vaccination is recommended for all travellers to Asia or Africa aged 16 years or older.
Other vaccinations
Discuss with your doctor whether one of the following vaccinations is recommended for you:
Additional preventive tips may be useful for you:
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