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Saudi Arabia

Vaccinations Saudi Arabia

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

Saudi Arabia, officially known as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is a country located in the Middle East and Asia. It shares borders with Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait, the Persian Gulf, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Yemen, the Red Sea, and the Gulf of Aqaba. The country has a population of over 32 million inhabitants. It has an extremely hot climate, with temperatures that can reach up to 45 degrees Celsius. Rainfall is scarce and primarily occurs during the winter months.

Are you planning to embark on a pilgrimage to Mecca? It is essential to make sure that you have the appropriate vaccinations for Hajj and Umrah. Here you will find information about the required vaccinations for your journey to Mecca.

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 25 days a year
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Mandatory vaccinations

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

Health risks and recommended vaccinations

MMRChikungunyaDengue feverDTPHepatitis AHepatitis BMalariaMeningococcal diseaseRabiesSchistosomiasisZika virus
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