United Arab Emirates Travel Health Brief 2026 | Medova

United Arab Emirates

Health Overview

When traveling to United Arab Emirates, it's important to be aware of local health conditions. Based on WHO data from 2025, the country's Medova regional health index is 87.57/100 (higher means better measured conditions; this is a regional indicator, not a personal risk assessment), in the "Excellent" band. Key vaccinations to consider include Yellow Fever Vaccine, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B Vaccine, Rabies Vaccine, Polio (IPV), HPV Vaccine, Tdap Vaccine, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella Vaccine, Influenza Vaccine, Pneumococcal Vaccine, COVID-19. Consider discussing your trip with a travel medicine professional before departure.

Last updated: 11/9/2026

Vaccine Requirements

11 recommended vaccines1 conditional vaccines

Recommended vaccines

Doctors advise getting this vaccine for your safety

Influenza Vaccine

1 doseValid for 1 year

Pneumococcal Vaccine

4 doses

≥65 years or medical conditions

Hepatitis B Vaccine

3 doses

HPV Vaccine

Recommended for adolescents and young adults up to age 26. May be offered up to age 45 in some circumstances.

MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)

2 doses

4 doses

4 doses

2 doses

2 doses

1 doseValid for 10 years

Conditional vaccines

May be needed depending on your travel plans or health

Yellow Fever Vaccine

1 dose

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