Are you going to East Timor soon? Then make sure to prepare well. There are recommended vaccinations for this country. East Timor is a country in Southeast Asia or, depending on the definition, in Oceania. The country consists of the eastern half of the island of Timor, the islands of Atauro and Jaco, and Oecusse, a political exclave of East Timor, on the western side of the island, enclosed by West Timor. West Timor belongs to Indonesia.
Which vaccinations East Timor requires of you depends on the length of your stay. Whatever your trip to East Timor will look like, take (tropical) diseases and mosquitoes into account. There is malaria in East Timor and other health risks.
Recommended vaccinations
In this country Chikungunya is prevalent. A good protection against mosquito bites in the daytime is necessary.
In this country dengue fever is prevalent. A good protection against mosquito bites in the daytime is necessary.
Vaccination against hepatitis B depends on your personal situation. Please contact KLM Health Services for a personal advice.
Vaccination against hepatitis A is recommended for all travelers to this country.
In this country Japanese encephalitis is (possibly) prevalent. Vaccination depends on your personal situation. Please contact KLM Health Services for a personal advice.
In this country there is a risk of getting malaria. Protection against mosquito bites is necessary during day- and nighttime. Sometimes malaria tablets are recommended, please contact KLM Health Services.
Vaccination depends on your personal situation. In this country mammals could be infected with Rabies. Avoid contact with mammals. Please contact KLM Health Services for good and personal advice.
Vaccination against tuberculosis depends on your personal situation. Please contact KLM Health Services for personal advice.
Vaccination against typhoid fever depends on your personal situation. Please contact KLM Health Services for a personal advice.
In this country Zika virus is prevalent. A good protection against mosquito bites in the daytime is necessary.
There is an increased risk of measles in this country. A MMR (Mumps Measles Rubella) vaccination is recommended for anyone who has not been vaccinated against measles or has experienced the disease.
In the Netherlands, most children now receive a vaccination against BMR. We therefore recommend a vaccination for some travellers. This advice depends on age, past vaccinations and diseases experienced.