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Macao Travel Health Guide

Low risk

Macao carries a CDC Level 1 travel health notice. No malaria risk. Key travel vaccines: COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B.

Overall risk

Low risk

Malaria

None

Best time to visit

Year-round

Recommended vaccines

Routine Vaccines

Make sure you're up-to-date on all routine vaccines including chickenpox, tetanus, flu, MMR, polio, and shingles.

Recommended

COVID-19

Stay up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccines before traveling.

Recommended

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A vaccine is recommended for all travelers to Macao. Special dosing may be needed for infants, those with allergies, or high-risk travelers departing soon.

Recommended

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for all unvaccinated travelers to Macao.

Recommended

Measles

Measles cases are rising worldwide. Make sure you're fully vaccinated with MMR vaccine at least 2 weeks before travel. Infants 6-11 months need an early dose.

Recommended

Typhoid

Typhoid vaccine is recommended for most travelers to Macao, especially if you're staying with friends/relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.

Recommended

Rabies

Rabid dogs are uncommon in Macao and rabies vaccines are available if needed. Pre-exposure vaccination may be considered for high-risk activities or if you might have trouble accessing treatment quickly.

Situational

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever vaccine is not needed for travel to Macao - there's no risk and it's not required for entry.

Situational

Disease risks

Emergency numbers

Police

999

Medical / Ambulance

999

Fire

999

U.S. Embassy

+852-2523-9011

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Sources: CDC Travelers' Health · WHO International Travel and Health. Last updated 2026-07-31. Health conditions and entry rules change — verify with the CDC, WHO and your destination’s authorities before travel. This page is informational and not a substitute for advice from a travel-medicine provider.