Recommended vaccinations for Saudi Arabia
Consensus list of travel vaccinations for Saudi Arabia, reconciled across the US CDC and UK NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro. Required > Recommended > Routine.
| Vaccine | Category | Sources | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meningococcal ACWY | Required | NHS | Required for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims and seasonal workers; also recommended for their close contacts |
| Meningococcal disease | Required | CDC | Required for those traveling to Saudi Arabia to take part in Hajj or Umrah |
| Yellow Fever | Required | NHS | Required only for travellers arriving from or transiting through countries with risk of yellow fever transmission |
| Dengue | Recommended | NHS | Recommended for some travellers to Al Madinah, Jizan and Makkah provinces; vaccination considered for those with past dengue infection and risk exposure |
| Hepatitis A | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older; infants 6 to 11 months should also be vaccinated; special considerations for travelers over 40, immunocompromised, or with chronic conditions · Recommended for travellers at increased risk including those staying with local population, frequent/long-stay travellers, adventure travellers, and those with medical conditions |
| Hepatitis B | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old; travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated · Considered for all travellers; recommended for those at increased risk due to sexual activity, work exposure, medical procedures, long-stay, contact sports, or adoption |
| Rabies | Recommended | CDC | Consider pre-exposure vaccination for travelers at increased risk of exposure or with limited access to post-exposure prophylaxis |
| Tetanus | Recommended | NHS | Recommended for most travellers; booster if last dose >10 years ago and medical facilities limited |
| Typhoid | Recommended | CDC | Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas |
| COVID-19 vaccine | Routine | CDC | All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines |
| Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) | Routine | CDC | All international travelers should be fully vaccinated; early dose recommended for infants 6–11 months |
Last updated 12 May 2026.
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