Travel Health
Vaccinations Eritrea
For Eritrea, LCR recommends DTP, Hepatitis A, Altitude sickness, Measles, Mosquitoes, Rabies, Schistosomiasis, among others.
General advice
DTP
DTP vaccination is recommended for all travelers. Get the vaccination against DTP before you go to this country.
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A vaccination is recommended for all travelers. Get the vaccination before you go to this country.
Altitude sickness
In this country, you can develop altitude sickness. It can happen when you stay at elevations above 2,500 metres.
Measles
There is a higher risk that you will get measles in this country. Were you born after 1965, and have you never had measles? And have you never had a vaccination against measles? Get a vaccination against measles. Also vaccinate your children if they are older than 6 months and if they have not yet been vaccinated against Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR, or in Dutch: ‘BMR’) as part of the National Immunisation Programme .
Mosquitoes
There are illnesses in this country that you can get from mosquitoes, for example zika virus, chikungunya and dengue (break-bone fever). Protect yourself well against mosquito bites during the day (between sunrise and sunset). See also the leaflet ' Muggenwering op reis ' (available in Dutch).
Rabies
Mammals in this country may have rabies. Avoid any contact with mammals. Before you travel to this country, ask an expert (doctor/nurse) at a travel vaccination centre if you need a vaccination against rabies.
Schistosomiasis
You can get schistosomiasis in this country if you have contact with surface water. Do not go near fresh surface water.
Depends on your trip
Chikungunya
In this country, chikungunya occurs. Whether you need a vaccination against chikungunya depends on the individual. Consult a n expert (doctor/nurse) at a travel vaccination centre.
Dengue
You may get dengue (break-bone fever) in this country. Vaccination is recommended for some people before they go to this country. Get advice from an expert (doctor/nurse) at a travel vaccination centre.
Yellow fever
Due to the risk of yellow fever, vaccination is recommended. Yellow fever vaccination is compulsory if you are coming from another country where yellow fever occurs. The vaccination must be administered at least 10 days before arrival. Get advice from an expert (doctor/nurse) at a travel vaccination centre.
Hepatitis B
Some people need to get a vaccination against hepatitis B before they go to this country. Get advice from an expert (doctor/nurse) at a travel vaccination centre.
Malaria
The risk of malaria is high in this country. Protect yourself against mosquito bites from sunset to sunrise. See also the leaflet ' Muggenwering op reis ' (available in Dutch). You also need to take tablets to prevent malaria. Different people need to take different tablets. Get advice from an expert (doctor/nurse) at a travel vaccination centre.
Meningococcal
In this country, there is a higher risk of contracting meningococcal disease. Some people need to get a vaccination against meningococci (meningitis) before they travel to this country. Get advice from an expert (doctor/nurse) at a travel vaccination centre.
Tuberculosis
There is a higher risk that you will get tuberculosis in this country. Get advice from an expert (doctor/nurse) at a travel vaccination centre. They will tell you if you need a vaccination against tuberculosis or if you should have a test to see if you are infected. The advice is different for different people.
Source: National Coordination Centre for Travellers' Health (LCR). Last updated June 18, 2026 · Open the LCR page
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Frequently asked questions
- Which vaccinations are required for Eritrea?
- LCR does not list a vaccination that is required for entry to Eritrea. Recommended vaccines include DTP, Hepatitis A, Altitude sickness, Measles, Mosquitoes, Rabies, Schistosomiasis.
- Which vaccinations are recommended for Eritrea?
- According to LCR, travel to Eritrea typically includes: DTP, Hepatitis A, Altitude sickness, Measles, Mosquitoes, Rabies, Schistosomiasis. Whether you need them depends on your health, trip length and activities.
- When should I get travel vaccinations?
- Book a travel clinic appointment 4 to 6 weeks before departure. Some vaccines need more than one dose.
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