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Tajikistan Travel Health Guide

Moderate risk

Tajikistan carries a CDC Level 1 travel health notice. Malaria risk exists in some parts of Tajikistan. Key travel vaccines: COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B.

Overall risk

Moderate risk

Malaria

Present

Best time to visit

Year-round

Recommended vaccines

Routine Vaccines

Make sure all your routine vaccines are up to date, including chickenpox, tetanus, flu, MMR, polio, and shingles vaccines.

Recommended

COVID-19

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

Recommended

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A vaccine is recommended for all travelers to Tajikistan. Special timing and dosing considerations apply for infants, older adults, and those with medical conditions.

Recommended

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for all unvaccinated travelers to Tajikistan regardless of age.

Recommended

Measles

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

Recommended

Typhoid

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

Recommended

Rabies

Rabies is present in dogs and wildlife in Tajikistan. Consider getting vaccinated before travel if you'll be around animals or in remote areas where treatment might not be readily available.

Situational

Yellow Fever

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

Situational

Disease risks

Malaria risk

Malaria is present in this destination. Prophylaxis medication is recommended.

Malaria risk exists in some parts of Tajikistan. Get your malaria prescription before you leave and take it for the entire trip as directed by your doctor.

Emergency numbers

Police

102

Medical / Ambulance

103

Fire

101

U.S. Embassy

+992-37-229-2000

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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.