Afghanistan Travel Vaccines — What You Need in 2026
High riskMalaria Risk
widespread
Yellow Fever Certificate
No
Recommended Vaccines
3
Recommended Vaccines
Hepatitis A
Allow 2 weeks before travel
Typhoid
Allow 2 weeks before travel
Rabies
Allow 4 weeks before travel
Routine Vaccines to Keep Up to Date
MMRDTPCOVID-19Hepatitis BPolio
Other Health Risks
- Security risks — most governments advise against all travel
- Malaria
- Polio (active transmission)
- Leishmaniasis
Travel Health Summary
Most travel is for aid work, journalism, or business given ongoing security concerns; malaria risk is present in lower-altitude rural areas but minimal in Kabul.
This page is for general information only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified travel-health professional before booking vaccines or travelling.
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