Bahrain
Bahrain: heat, food and water hygiene, and respiratory illness are the main concerns. Check entry rules, which can change quickly.
Routine vaccines
- MMR
- Tdap
- Polio
- Influenza
- COVID-19
Recommended vaccines
- Hepatitis A & B
- Typhoid
- Meningococcal ACWY (required for Hajj/Umrah)
- Rabies (rural or animal contact)
Disease risks & prevention
Avoid midday sun, hydrate with electrolytes, and plan outdoor activity for early morning.
Sealed bottled water and hot cooked food outside major hotels.
Avoid camel contact, raw camel milk and undercooked camel meat.
Water
Bottled water is standard in most Gulf countries; avoid tap water elsewhere in the region.
Food
Hot cooked food; be cautious with raw salads and unpasteurised dairy.
Insects
Repellent in oasis, coastal and rural areas; mosquitoes are less of an issue in desert cities.
Emergency contacts
Gulf states commonly use 999/998/997 — confirm locally.
General information only, pending clinical review. Not a substitute for professional medical advice — consult a travel medicine specialist before your trip.
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