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Iraq

Vaccinations Iraq

Planning a trip to Iraq soon? Preparing well can help make your holiday enjoyable and safe. It is important to note that visiting Iraq carries certain health risks, so vaccinations are recommended and may even be mandatory. The vaccinations you will need depend on factors such as the regions you will be visiting and the length of your stay. Simply make an appointment with us to get personalised travel advice.

Iraq is a country in the Middle East. The country mainly lies in and around the basin of the Euphrates and Tigris rivers, an area that has been known as Mesopotamia for a long time. The southeast of Iraq is located by the Persian Gulf, and the country shares borders with Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Syria, Turkey, and Iran. The capital city is Baghdad. Iraq has a variety of dry climates, including desert climate, warm and cold steppe climate, and a temperate climate in the northern mountainous region. Generally, the country experiences extremely hot summers, with temperatures reaching up to 45 degrees Celsius. Most of the rainfall occurs from October to May, during the winter months.

For personalised travel advice and vaccinations, come see our travel nurses at KLM Health Services. They are ready to assist you. Keep an eye on the current safety situation at your destination and read our travel tips.

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  • partly_cloudy_day Desert and steppe climate
  • rainy 25 days per year
  • flight_takeoff Best time to travel is March to May

Mandatory vaccinations

None

Health risks and recommended vaccinations

MMRTyphoid feverChikungunyaDengue feverDTPHepatitis AHepatitis BRabiesSchistosomiasisZika virus
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