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Taiwan Travel Health Guide

Low risk

Taiwan 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 all routine vaccines are current before travel, including chickenpox, tetanus, flu, MMR, polio, and shingles vaccines.

Recommended

COVID-19

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

Recommended

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A vaccine is recommended for most travelers to Taiwan. Special timing and immune globulin considerations apply for certain groups.

Recommended

Hepatitis B

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

Recommended

Measles

Measles cases are rising globally. All travelers need MMR vaccine at least 2 weeks before departure, including early vaccination for young infants.

Recommended

Japanese Encephalitis

Japanese encephalitis vaccine is recommended for long-term travelers or those doing outdoor activities in rural areas. Not needed for short urban trips.

Situational

Rabies

Rabies vaccine may be needed for high-risk activities. Rabid dogs are uncommon in Taiwan and treatment is generally available if needed.

Situational

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever vaccine is not needed for Taiwan and not required for entry.

Situational

Disease risks

Emergency numbers

Police

110

Medical / Ambulance

119

Fire

119

U.S. Embassy

+886-2-2162-2000

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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.