The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all travellers are up-to-date with their routine vaccinations; measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), varicella (chicken pox), polio and influenza. These vaccinations are given as part of the National Immunisation Program (NIP). In some cases, you may need a booster or re-vaccination against a disease to ensure you still have immunity.
Do you need vaccinations to visit Malaysia?
Travellers to Malaysia who are aged 5 years or older should also ensure they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Other diseases that are considered a risk in Malaysia include hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, Japanese encephalitis, malaria and rabies. Your doctor will be able to let you know which vaccinations are recommended for you, based on the time of year, destination/s, activities planned and the duration of your stay.
Sources & Citations
7. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Travelers’ Health Malaysia - Traveler View. Available at: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/malaysia (accessed 14 February 2022).
8. Australian Government, Department of Health. National Immunisation Program Schedule. Available at: https://www.health.gov.au/health-topics/immunisation/immunisation-throughout-life/national-immunisation-program-schedule#national-immunisation-program-schedule-from-1-april-2019 (accessed 14 February 2022).
MAT-AU-2200215 Date of preparation March 2022
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