Travel Health
Vaccinations Myanmar (voormalig Birma)
For Myanmar (voormalig Birma), LCR recommends DTP, Yellow fever, Hepatitis A, Altitude sickness, Measles, Mosquitoes, Rabies, among others.
General advice
DTP
DTP vaccination is recommended for all travelers. Get the vaccination against DTP before you go to this country.
Yellow fever
There is no risk of yellow fever in this country. However, if you come from a country where there is a risk of yellow fever, the vaccination is compulsory . Even if you had a layover for more than 12 hours in a country where yellow fever occurs. The vaccination must be given at least ten days prior to arrival. Ask an expert (doctor/nurse) at a travel vaccination centre if you need a vaccination.
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.
Depends on your trip
Typhoid
Will you be staying in this country for more than 3 months? Then get vaccinated against typhoid fever. Vaccination against typhoid fever is sometimes also recommended if you are staying in this country for more than two weeks. This depends on the circumstances and your medical situation. Get advice from an expert (doctor/nurse) at a travel vaccination centre.
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.
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.
Japanese encephalitis
You may get Japanese encephalitis in this country. Some people need to get a vaccination against Japanese encephalitis before they go 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.
Other points to watch
Malaria
There is malaria in some areas. Protect yourself against mosquito bites from sunset to sunrise. See also the leaflet ' Muggenwering op reis ' (available in Dutch). Sometimes you will 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.
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 Myanmar (voormalig Birma)?
- LCR does not list a vaccination that is required for entry to Myanmar (voormalig Birma). Recommended vaccines include DTP, Yellow fever, Hepatitis A, Altitude sickness, Measles, Mosquitoes, Rabies.
- Which vaccinations are recommended for Myanmar (voormalig Birma)?
- According to LCR, travel to Myanmar (voormalig Birma) typically includes: DTP, Yellow fever, Hepatitis A, Altitude sickness, Measles, Mosquitoes, Rabies. 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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