Uzbekistan
Risk / Health Info for Uzbekistan
Our advisers at Canadian Travel Clinics can help you sort out what shots you need for Uzbekistan, in addition to making sure your regular vaccinations including polio and measles are up to date. Consider getting hepatitis A and B shots, as well as typhoid.
Avoid mosquito bites when you are in Uzbekistan to reduce the risk of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever.
Uzbekistan has sub-standard medical facilities, and there are often shortages of basic supplies.
Make sure you have travel insurance before you go to Uzbekistan, so consult your provincial or territorial health authority for more information.
- Altitude in Uzbekistan
- Parts of Uzbekistan are higher than 2,400m, and travellers planning to spend time at a high altitude should take steps to protect themselves against the potentially life-threatening acute mountain sickness. Your healthcare provider can help with this.
- tuberculosis in Uzbekistan
Recommended Vaccines for Uzbekistan
| 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 Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan was a key stop on the old Silk Road between China and the Mediterranean. Landlocked with a cool climate, Uzbekistan has rolling sandy deserts crossed by fertile, intensely irrigated river valleys. Tashkent and Samarkand, among other cities, are full of interesting mosques and architecture. It is trying to diversify its economy from its traditional dependence on cotton production.
top Tips for travelling to Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan has restored the Silk Road cities of Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand to give visitors a taste of what traders would have experienced on those long treks. Be sure to try some plov (rice pilaf) and shashlyk (grilled meat) along with soft, fluffy Uzbek bread. Global Affairs Canada recommends avoiding visiting some parts of Uzbekistan so check before you go.