Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is a high-income country in the Middle East.

Saudi Arabia is an unusual destination for Australian travellers. Trips are often undertaken by individuals such as international students, returning to see family and friends. Australian holiday makers tend to travel in groups, staying in good accommodation in high-end hotels. Saudia Arabia does attract business travellers and individuals attending the Haj. Special conditions apply to those attending the Haj and Umra.

Travel Vaccinations for Saudi Arabia

Overall, Saudia Arabia is low risk for exotic disease but there are a number of health concerns which might impact on your stay. It is important to be current for all your routine vaccines and to seek advice on whether other travel vaccines need to be considered. Speak with a healthcare provider 6-8 weeks before travel.

Routine

Completed childhood immunisations, Tetanus/ Diphtheria/ Pertussis vaccine booster if > 10 years, Influenza > 65 years, Influenza > 6 months and < 5 years, Pneumonia vaccine > 65 years, Shingles > 65 years, RSV vaccine > 75 years.

Routine (other)

To consider if immune-suppressed (check with health provider).

Required if attending the Haj

Meningitis ACYW, Influenza.

Recommended depending on the nature of the trip

Hepatitis B (if unvaccinated), Rabies.

To be considered if exposed to wildlife species. Individuals may include conservationists, ecologists, biologists or veterinarians

Rabies.

Particular to age

Measles booster if born between 1966 and 1980.

Particular to Saudia Arabia if arriving from certain destinations in Africa or South America within 6 days

Yellow Fever - Refer to CDC.

Travel Considerations

Consider taking a basic medical kit plus extras according to your intended activities. Always carry a letter regarding your medications and make sure it is easily accessible. Never travel without insurance.

Accidents

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Air Pollution

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Allergy

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Animal Bites

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Bed Bugs

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Mosquito Avoidance Measures

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Respiratory Tract Infections

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Sandfly Bites

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Security

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Skin Infections

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Sun Protection

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Travel Insurance

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Traveller’s Diarrhoea

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Diseases

Covid-19

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Influenza

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Tuberculosis

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Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)

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Zika

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Leptospirosis

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Leishmaniasis

A parasitic disease transmitted to humans by sandflies...

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Chikungunya

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African tick-bite fever

A bacterial disease transmitted to humans by ticks...

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Dengue Fever

Dengue fever, also known as ‘break bone’ fever, due to...

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Rabies

Rabies is a fatal viral disease of the central nervous system...

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Travel Vaccinations

Saudi Arabia

Travel Vaccinations for Saudi Arabia

Routine

Routine (other)

Required if attending the Haj

Recommended

Recommended depending on the nature of the trip

To be considered if exposed to wildlife species. Individuals may include conservationists, ecologists, biologists or veterinarians

Particular to age

Particular to Saudia Arabia if arriving from certain destinations in Africa or South America within 6 days

Travel Considerations

Accidents

Air Pollution

Allergy

Animal Bites

Bed Bugs

Mosquito Avoidance Measures

Respiratory Tract Infections

Sandfly Bites

Security

Skin Infections

Sun Protection

Travel Insurance

Traveller’s Diarrhoea

Diseases

Covid-19

Influenza

Tuberculosis

Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)

Zika

Leptospirosis

Leishmaniasis

Chikungunya

African tick-bite fever

Dengue Fever

Rabies

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