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Vaccinations Qatar

Planning a trip to Qatar soon? Preparing well can help make your holiday enjoyable and safe. It is important to note that visiting Qatar 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.

Qatar, officially known as the State of Qatar, is an Arab Emirate located in the Middle East, on the Persian Gulf. It is a peninsula that shares borders with Saudi Arabia and lies to the east of Bahrain. Qatar is an absolute monarchy, with Emir Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani as the head of state. The country is a member of the Arab League. Qatar experiences a dry and hot climate, with temperatures that can reach up to 46 degrees Celsius. The sun shines almost all year round, with little rainfall and plenty of blue skies. The summer months are extremely hot, while the winter months are cooler, with temperatures around 14 degrees Celsius.

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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  • rainy 8 days per year
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Mandatory vaccinations

Yellow fever (when traveling from a high-risk area)

Health risks and recommended vaccinations

ChikungunyaDengue feverDTPHepatitis AHepatitis BRabiesZika virusMMR
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