Health Requirements

Health

There are no compulsory vaccinations needed for entry into the Philippines unless you are arriving from an area in the Yellow Fever zone in which case you will be required to show that you have been inoculated against the disease. However it is essential when travelling overseas that you are up to date with your vaccinations and you will need to be up to date with at least the following: Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio and Hepatitis.

Please also note that some parts of the Philippines do have Malaria and if you are spending a long time in remote parts of the country a Rabies vaccination may also be recommended. We therefore strongly recommend that you visit your doctor or a travel clinic for appropriate advice well in advance of your travel date.

Please note that some immunisations need to be given a couple of months before travel so we would suggest that you seek advice at least 2 months before you depart. The Hospital for Tropical Diseases Travel Clinic Health line provides useful information on the vaccinations and malaria prophylactics that may be needed for travel in the Philippines and they can be reached on 020 7950 7799.

MASTA

You can also seek advice before you go from MASTA’s Traveller’s Health Line. Call 0906 550 1402 to obtain a ‘health brief’ which has been tailored to your itinerary (it is a premium rate call but lines are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week). The brief will give you advice on the vaccinations needed as well as Foreign Office advice and the latest health news. You can also look at their website www.masta.org