Kyrgyzstan
Risk / Health Info for Kyrgyzstan
Before you leave for the Kyrgyz Republic, consult our Canadian Travel Clinics experts to make get any booster shots you might need, including for rabies and measles. Also consider getting vaccinated against tick-borne encephalitis and typhoid. Protect yourself against bug bites, especially ticks, as they can also carry Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever.
The Kyrgyz Republic has limited and sub-standard healthcare facilities. Common medications are sometimes not available. Make sure you have travel insurance, so consult your provincial or territorial health authority before you leave for the Kyrgyz Republic.
- Tick-borne encephalitis in Kyrgyzstan
- Tick-borne encephalitis can be contracted in the forested areas of Kyrgyzstan. If you will be in an affected area from late spring to early fall, whether for fun (camping, hiking or walking) or work (with forestry or agriculture), speak to your healthcare provider about vaccination and other measures you can take to avoid TBE and other tick-borne illnesses before travelling to the area.
Recommended Vaccines for Kyrgyzstan
| 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 |
| Rabies | |
| Typhoid | 1 Dose |
| Typhoid (oral) | 1 Dose |
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About Kyrgyzstan
The Tian Shan maintains cover most of the Kyrgyz Republic. Often called the Switzerland of Asia, the Kyrgyz Republic has polar temperatures up in the mountains and a subtropical climate down in the fertile Fergana valley. It has a developing gold mining sector, but its economy relies heavily on foreign investment.
top Tips for travelling to Kyrgyzstan
The national museum in Bishkek offers a fascinating perspective on the former Soviet Union. Dordoi is allegedly the largest bazaar in central Asia, so you should be able to find some treasures there, although the bazaar at Osh comes highly recommended, especially if you are looking for traditional carved wooden trunks and cradles.