Recommended vaccinations for Iran
Consensus list of travel vaccinations for Iran, reconciled across the US CDC and UK NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro. Required > Recommended > Routine.
| Vaccine | Category | Sources | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polio | Required | NHS | Proof of vaccination may be necessary for some travellers |
| Yellow Fever | Required | NHS | Certificate required only for travellers arriving from or transiting through countries with risk of yellow fever transmission |
| Cholera | Recommended | NHS | Recommended for travellers at increased risk or going to areas of active cholera transmission |
| Dengue | Recommended | NHS | Consider vaccination for those with past dengue infection travelling to risk areas or exposed through work; expert advice needed for others |
| Hepatitis A | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Iran; infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated; special considerations for travelers over 40, immunocompromised, or with chronic conditions · Recommended for all previously unvaccinated travellers |
| Hepatitis B | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to Iran; travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling · Recommended for travellers at increased risk due to activities, medical history, or long stay |
| Malaria prophylaxis | Recommended | CDC | Recommended for travelers to certain areas (Sistan-Baluchestan Province along the border with Pakistan); no chemoprophylaxis recommended for other areas with previous transmission |
| Rabies | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Pre-exposure vaccination considered for travelers at increased risk of exposure to potentially rabid animals or with limited access to post-exposure prophylaxis · Recommended for travellers at increased risk due to work, activities, long stay, or limited access to post-exposure treatment |
| Tetanus | Recommended | NHS | Booster recommended if last dose was more than ten years ago, especially if medical facilities may be limited |
| Typhoid | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas · Mentioned but incomplete in text; implied recommended for travellers at risk |
| COVID-19 vaccine | Routine | CDC | All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines |
| Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) | Routine | CDC | All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with MMR, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months |
| Routine vaccines | Routine | CDC | Includes Chickenpox (Varicella), Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (DTaP, Tdap, or Td), Flu (influenza), Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR), Polio, Shingles |
Last updated 12 May 2026.
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