What Vaccines Do I Need for Egypt? — Suffolk Travel Clinic Guide

Planning to cruise the Nile, explore ancient tombs in Luxor, or relax on the Red Sea coast? Make sure your travel vaccines are sorted before you go. At Walton Pharmacy – Suffolk Clinic in Felixstowe, Suffolk, we offer expert travel health advice, stock key vaccines on-site, and issue official Yellow Cards when required.

📍 Address: 277 High St, Felixstowe IP11 9DU
📞 Phone: 01394 284139
🕘 Hours: Mon–Fri 9 am–5:30 pm; Sat 9 am–1 pm; Sun Closed

Why Suffolk Travel Clinic for Egypt Travel Vaccines?

• Local vaccine availability — no postal delays

• Personalised vaccine schedule based on your itinerary

• Official Yellow Fever certificates (if needed for onward travel)
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✅ Core Vaccines Recommended for Travelling to Egypt

Hepatitis A
Strongly recommended for all travellers due to risk from food and water.

Typhoid
Recommended, particularly for those travelling outside major tourist areas or planning to eat street food.

Tetanus, Diphtheria & Polio (Td/IPV)
Booster required every 10 years. Egypt remains polio-free but transit rules may apply when visiting multiple countries.

MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
Ensure full coverage due to increasing global measles cases.

🧳 Optional or Activity-Specific Vaccines

Hepatitis B
Consider if you may need medical treatment abroad, or for long stays and close contact with locals.

Rabies
Advised for long-stay travellers or those likely to be around animals or working in rural areas.

Yellow Fever
Not required for Egypt unless arriving from a Yellow Fever risk country.

🦟 Mosquito-Borne Illnesses in Egypt

There’s no risk of malaria in Egypt, but mosquitoes can still spread diseases like dengue or other regional infections. Protect yourself with repellents, long sleeves, and nets.

📋 Your Appointment at Suffolk Travel Clinic: What to Expect

• Expert travel health consultation based on your trip

• Same-day vaccinations from clinic stock

• Yellow Card (ICVP) issued if required for border entry elsewhere
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✈️ Egypt Travel Health Tips

• Drink bottled or sterilised water

• Avoid raw salads and unpeeled fruit

• Use insect repellent and cover skin at dawn/dusk

• Consider a travel diarrhoea kit

• Keep medical records and emergency contacts handy

📌 Egypt Vaccine Summary Table

✅ Book Your Egypt Travel Vaccines at Suffolk Travel Clinic

• Trusted, in-person advice

• Same-day appointments available

• Based in Felixstowe, easily accessible from Ipswich and across Suffolk
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Start your Egyptian adventure fully protected with expert support from Suffolk Travel Clinic.