Eritrea
Risk / Health Info for Eritrea
To find out more about which shots you need to go to Eritrea, talk with a healthcare adviser at Canadian Travel Clinics.
- Malaria in Eritrea
- Malaria prophylaxis will be required for some parts of Eritrea at certain times of year. There is no malaria vaccine, but there are anti-malaria drugs that should be taken before, during and after travelling to certain at-risk countries. Speak with your healthcare provider six weeks before your trip, as not all prophylaxis regimes are appropriate for all regions and all individuals.
- yellow fever in Eritrea
Recommended Vaccines for Eritrea
| Vaccine Name | Course |
|---|---|
| Hepatitis A | 2 Doses |
| Hepatitis A and B combined (adult) | 3 Doses |
| Hepatitis A and B combined (paediatric) | 2 Doses |
| Hepatitis A and typhoid (combined) | 1 Dose |
| Hepatitis A (paediatric) | 1 Dose |
| Hepatitis B | 3 Doses |
| Hepatitis B (paediatric) | 3 Doses |
| Malaria prophylaxis | |
| Meningococcal Meningitis (ACWY) and certificate | 1 Dose |
| Rabies | |
| Typhoid | 1 Dose |
| Typhoid (oral) | 1 Dose |
| Yellow fever with certificate | 1 Dose |
This is a general list of travel vaccinations and immunisations for Eritrea. Specific vaccines can only be determined after appointment with our travel nurse.
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About Eritrea
Eritrea has a hot dry coastline on the south-western shore of the Red Sea. The central highlands are cooler and wetter.
top Tips for travelling to Eritrea
Eritrea’s most famous sporting event is a cycle race: the Tour of Eritrea. Football and distance running are also worth looking out for. The main languages spoken in Eritrea are Tigrinya, Arabic and English, but Italian is the business language. The city of Asmara has an interesting mix of architectural styles, which includes art deco, futurist and rationalist. Global Affairs Canada has some regional advisories about Eritrea and you should look at these while planning your trip.