Low riskAfrica · Northern AfricaTunisia Travel Health Guide
Low risk
Tunisia 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 your routine vaccines are up to date before traveling, including chickenpox, tetanus, flu, MMR, polio, and shingles vaccines.
COVID-19
Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines before traveling.
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A vaccine is recommended for most travelers to Tunisia. Special dosing may be needed for infants, older adults, or those with health conditions.
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for travelers under 60. Those 60 and older may also choose to get vaccinated.
Measles
Measles vaccination is especially important due to rising cases worldwide. All travelers should be fully vaccinated, including infants as young as 6 months.
Typhoid
Typhoid vaccine is recommended for most travelers, especially if staying with local families or visiting smaller towns and rural areas.
Rabies
Consider rabies vaccination if you'll be around animals or in remote areas. Rabid dogs are common in Tunisia, but treatment is usually available if needed.
Yellow Fever
Yellow fever vaccine is not needed for Tunisia - there's no risk and no entry requirement.
Disease risks
Traveler's Diarrhea
Rural areas; lower risk in urban tourist areas like Tunis.
Emergency numbers
Police
197
Medical / Ambulance
190
Fire
198
U.S. Embassy
+216-71-107-000
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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.