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.
COVID-19
Stay up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines before traveling.
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.
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for all unvaccinated travelers to Tajikistan regardless of age.
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.
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.
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.
Yellow Fever
Yellow fever vaccine is not needed for travel to Tajikistan - there's no risk there and it's not required for entry.
Disease risks
Malaria
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.
Altitude Sickness
Pamir Highway (>4,000m peaks); remote areas; carry acetazolamide.
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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Build my Trip KitSources: 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.