Kuwait
Risk / Health Info for Kuwait
Our experts can advise you about the health requirement for a trip to Kuwait.
Private healthcare in Kuwait is expensive, but state clinics are of good quality.
- MERS-CoV in Kuwait
- MERS-CoV is a viral respiratory infection with a high mortality rate. It is caused by the coronavirus and is thought to be contracted from infected camels. You should take diligent hygiene measures such as thorough handwashing if you visit a farm, barn or market or touch a camel. Avoid contact with sick animals. Do not drink raw camel milk or urine; and do not eat camel meat that has not been properly cooked. The Government of Canada has issued a travel health advisory about Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus in Kuwait.
Recommended Vaccines for Kuwait
| 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 |
| Typhoid | 1 Dose |
| Typhoid (oral) | 1 Dose |
This is a general list of travel vaccinations and immunisations for Kuwait. Specific vaccines can only be determined after appointment with our travel nurse.
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About Kuwait
Kuwait is a desert country where you can expect very hot summers and cooler, windy winters. It lies at the northernmost point of the Persian Gulf and borders Iraq and Saudi Arabia to the west. Its economy is based on oil.
top Tips for travelling to Kuwait
Kuwait offers a high-end shopping experience and there are many luxurious malls. One example is The Avenues, which has a cinema with a personal butler service and massage chairs.
Light sleepers may wish to equip themselves with ear plugs against the 4.30am prayer announcements.