Nepal

AsiaHigh risk

Popular trekking destination with significant altitude sickness risk above 2,500m. Food and water hygiene critical in Kathmandu and rural areas.

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Vaccines for Nepal

Recommended

Hepatitis A

2 weeks before travel

Recommended

Typhoid

2 weeks before travel

Recommended

Rabies

4 weeks before travel

Recommended

Japanese Encephalitis

4 weeks before travel

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🦟 Malaria Risk

Risk level: regional

Other health risks

Altitude sickness (trekking regions)Traveller's diarrhea

Common questions about travel health in Nepal

Yes. Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Rabies, Japanese Encephalitis are recommended for most travellers.

Health overview: Nepal

Popular trekking destination with significant altitude sickness risk above 2,500m. Food and water hygiene critical in Kathmandu and rural areas.

Last reviewed: 6/26/2026 · Sources: CDC · WHO · NaTHNaC

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