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      Yemen

      Latest update: - Authors: Ula Maniewski-Kelner, Mieke Croughs

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      Travelling to red countries outside the EU or Schengen area is not recommended.

      Take a look at the general preventive measures related to COVID-19.

      Check the current security situation on the federal government website and register your itinerary on Travellers Online.

      The information on Wanda is updated daily, but not over the weekend.

      This page contains the main health risks for travellers and general recommendations. Travel conditions are different for everyone and each patient's health condition varies. Discuss your trip during a travel consultation with your doctor or in a travel clinic, preferably six to eight weeks before departure.

      Important health risks

      Malaria

      In the low-lying areas below 2000m there is an important malaria risk (almost exclusively P. Falciparum). We recommend the use of mosquito-repellent measures from dusk till morning, in combination with the use of malaria tablets 

      On Socotra island the malaria risk is low. We recommend the use of mosquito-repellent measures from dusk till morning.

      In the areas above 2000 m, nor in the capital San’a there is no malaria risk.

      In case of fever during or after your journey, get tested for malaria as soon as possible.

      Other insect-borne diseases

      Insects can transmit diseases such as dengue, chikungunya and leishmaniasis.

      Ticks

      Ticks can transmit diseases.

      Rabies

      Dogs and other mammals can be infected with rabies.

      Schistosomiase

      There is a risk of infection with schistosomiasis when swimming or bathing in lakes and rivers.

      Altitude sickness

      You may experience altitude sickness in areas above 2500 metres.

      Other possible infections

      Other frequent health risks while travelling

      Read these tips before you leave.

      Vaccinations

      Hepatitis A

      Recommended

      Hepatitis A vaccination is recommended for all travellers.

      Update of basic vaccinations

      Recommended

      Polio

      Recommended, sometimes mandatory

      A single booster of polio vaccination is recommended for all travelers to Asia or Africa aged 16 years or older.

      Polio vaccination is compulsory for all travellers who will be spending more than four weeks in this country. This vaccination must be administered at least four weeks and no more than twelve months prior to departure from the country and must be registered in an International Certificate of Vaccination and Prophylaxis.

      Other vaccinations

      Recommended for some travelers

      Discuss with your doctor whether one of the following vaccinations is recommended for you:

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