Laos is located in Southeast Asia and has a tropical climate that is strongly influenced by the differences in altitude and the rainy seasons. From May to September, the southwest monsoon brings along a lot of rainfall. Therefore, the best time to visit Laos is between November and April when there is little rain and temperatures are lower. Regardless of your holiday plans, it is important to protect yourself well against various infectious diseases and mosquitoes. Both malaria and dengue occur in Laos.
Laos vaccinations: the most common risks
Vaccines can make you resistant to various (tropical) diseases that occur in Laos. Below you can read which health risks and diseases are most common in Laos. You can see at a glance which specific vaccinations are required and what other precautions you can take to travel in good health.
Recommended vaccinations and risks
In this country Chikungunya is prevalent. A good protection against mosquito bites in the daytime is necessary.
In this country dengue fever is prevalent. A good protection against mosquito bites in the daytime is necessary.
Vaccination against hepatitis A is recommended for all travelers to this country.
Vaccination against hepatitis B depends on your personal situation. Please contact KLM Health Services for a personal advice.
In this country Japanese encephalitis is (possibly) prevalent. Vaccination depends on your personal situation. Please contact KLM Health Services for a personal advice.
In this country there is a risk of getting malaria. Protection against mosquito bites is necessary during day- and nighttime. Sometimes malaria tablets are recommended, please contact KLM Health Services.
There is an increased risk of measles in this country. A MMR (Mumps Measles Rubella) vaccination is recommended for anyone who has not been vaccinated against measles or has experienced the disease.
In the Netherlands, most children now receive a vaccination against BMR. We therefore recommend a vaccination for some travellers. This advice depends on age, past vaccinations and diseases experienced.
Vaccination depends on your personal situation. In this country mammals could be infected with Rabies. Avoid contact with mammals. Please contact KLM Health Services for good and personal advice.
In this country Schistosomiasis is prevalent. Please contact KLM Health Services for personal advice.
Vaccination against tuberculosis depends on your personal situation. Please contact KLM Health Services for personal advice.
Vaccination against typhoid fever depends on your personal situation. Please contact KLM Health Services for a personal advice.
In this country Zika virus is prevalent. A good protection against mosquito bites in the daytime is necessary.