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Laos

Current travel vaccine advice and how to prevent infections when travelling to Laos.

The recommendations and advice on this page can never replace a medical consultation. 

To get the best effect from the vaccines, you should begin vaccination well before departure. At helsenorge.no you can check which vaccines you have taken in Norway that are registered for you. You have to pay for travel vaccines and malaria protection.

Vaccine recommendations for all travellers

Travellers should be up to date with vaccinations and boosters as recommended in Norway. You can check which vaccines you have received on helsenorge.no.

Vaccine recommendations for most travellers

These vaccines are recommended for most travellers visiting this country. The recommendation depends on the duration of the stay, type of travel/activity, the traveller's health etc., and should be assessed by a doctor.

Vaccine recommendations for some travellers

These vaccines are recommended for some travellers visiting this country. The recommendation depends on the duration of the stay, type of travel/activity, the traveller's health etc., and should be assessed by a doctor.

Malaria

Mosquito-bite prevention and chemoprofylaxis recommended.

Malaria risk due predominantly to P. falciparum exists throughout the year in the entire country except in Vientiane. Mosquito-bite prevention and chemoprophylaxis recommended in risk areas.
Capital Vientiane: No malaria risk.

Dengue fever, chikungunya fever, and Zika fever can occur throughout the country, and effective mosquito bite prevention is recommended, even during daytime.

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