Travel vaccines

Travel Vaccinations for Egypt

Egypt is one of the most popular package holiday and cruise destinations for UK travellers, taking in the Red Sea resorts of Sharm el-Sheikh and Hurghada as well as Cairo and the Nile.

For most visitors, hepatitis A and typhoid are the main vaccination discussion points, as both can spread through contaminated food and water. A travel health consultation confirms exactly what you need based on your itinerary, your health and how you plan to travel.

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Recommended vaccines for Egypt

Final cover is confirmed at consultation. Your itinerary, length of stay, medical history and any previous vaccinations affect what we recommend.

What happens at your appointment

  1. Book your consultation

    Choose a time that suits you. Tell us your destination, travel dates and length of stay.

  2. Talk it through with a pharmacist

    We review your itinerary, medical history and any previous vaccinations, then confirm what you need.

  3. Get vaccinated on the right schedule

    We give the doses with the correct lead time before you travel, and any records or certificates you need.

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Traveller advice

Food and water hygiene is the practical priority, since hepatitis A and typhoid spread through contaminated food and water and travellers' diarrhoea is common. Favour bottled or treated water and avoid ice from unknown sources.

Egypt can be very hot, so plan for the heat and stay hydrated.

Rabies is present in Egypt and bats may carry rabies-like viruses, so avoid contact with animals. If you are bitten, scratched or licked on broken skin, clean the wound and seek urgent medical care.

What you need depends on your itinerary and health, so book a consultation, ideally four to six weeks before you travel, for advice matched to your trip.

Ready to plan your travel vaccinations?

Tell us your travel date and length of stay, then choose a time. Your destination is pre-filled, and the pharmacist confirms the vaccines you need and schedules the doses with the right lead time.

Further guidance

Last reviewed 31 May 2026 by the Longeva pharmacy team, GPhC-registered pharmacist team.

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