Lebanon
Risk / Health Info for Lebanon
Canadian Travel Clinics healthcare advisers can tell you which vaccinations you should get before going to Lebanon.
- Altitude in Lebanon
- Parts of Lebanon 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.
- Schistosomiasis in Lebanon
- The schistosomiasis parasite enters humans through the skin during contact with fresh water. To prevent infection, avoid swimming or paddling in lakes and streams in Lebanon. This condition is also known as bilharzia.
- Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in Lebanon
- 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 Lebanon.
- polio in Lebanon
Recommended Vaccines for Lebanon
| 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 Lebanon. Specific vaccines can only be determined after appointment with our travel nurse.
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About Lebanon
Lebanon‘s history is enriched by invaders and traders, all of whom left behind ruins. You can see traces of Phoenicians, Romans, Greeks, Ottomans, Egyptians and crusaders. The long Mediterranean coastline ensures Lebanon is a delight for beach lovers during the hot dry summers. Expect cooler, wet weather during winter.
top Tips for travelling to Lebanon
One recommended attraction is the show cave, underground river and waterfalls at Jeita, just north of Beirut. Global Affairs Canada has some advisories in place about Lebanon that you should look at while planning your trip. Oman