Iran also called Persia, and officially the Islamic Republic of Iran is a country in Western Asia. With 82 million inhabitants, Iran is the world’s 18th most populous country. Its territory spans 1,648,195 km², making it the second-largest country in the The Middle East and the 17th largest in the world.
Recommended Travel Vaccinations For Iran
VACCINE | HOW DISEASE SPREADS | PREVENTIVE ACTIONS |
Hepatitis A | You can get hepatitis A through contaminated food or water in Brazil,regardless of where you. | Get vaccinated.Eat and drink safely |
Rabies | You can get Rabies from the Saliva of the infected animals. | High risk country Vaccine recommended for long- term travelers and those who may come in contact with animals |
Yellow Fever | You can get yellow fever through Mosquito. Note: Recommended for all regions except Fortaleza and Recife. | Get vaccinatedPrevent mosquito bites |
Typhoid | You can get Typhoid through contaminated food or water in Brazil. Specially if you are traveling in rural areas. | Get vaccinatedEat and Drink safely |
Routine Vaccinations For Iran
VACCINE | HOW DISEASE SPREADS | PREVENTIVE ACTIONS |
Measles, Mumps and Rubella Vaccination (MMR) | Measles, mumps, and rubella are viral diseases.Measles starts as a fever, cough, runny nose, conjunctivitis (pinkeye), and a red, pinpoint rash that starts on the face and spreads to the rest of the body.The mumps virus usually causes swelling in glands just below the ears, giving the appearance of chipmunk cheeks.Rubella is also known as German measles. It can cause a mild rash on the face, swelling of glands behind the ears, and in some cases, swelling of the small joints and low-grade fever. | Get vaccinated.Avoid sharing contacts with infected people.wash your hands using soap. Avoid infected person coughs, sneezes or even talks |
Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap) Vaccination | Tetanus enters the body through breaks in the skin. This is most often cuts or wounds made by contaminated objects.Tetanus enters the body through a wound or cut. It affects the brain and nervous system and causes extremely painful muscle spasms.Diphtheria is a very contagious infection that makes it difficult to breathe. In severe cases, it can cause heart and nerve damage.Pertussis, or whooping cough, is an extremely contagious respiratory infection that can lead to severe breathing problems, especially in infants | Get vaccinated. |
Chickenpox (Varicella) Vaccination | Chickenpox is a highly contagious infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It causes a blister-like rash across the body.Chickenpox can spread from someone with shingles to other who has never had the disease. This happens if a person touches or inhales droplets of the shingles blisters. | Get vaccinated.Avoid sharing contacts with infected peopleAvoid sharing contacts with infected people |
Polio Vaccination | “Polio (poliomyelitis) is a potentially deadly, life-altering disease. The virus enters the body and attacks the brain and spinal cord, often causing paralysis | Get vaccinated.Avoid sharing contacts with infected people.Avoid contaminated food or water, though sneezes or coughs can transmit the virus |
Flu Shot | The flu vaccine is the most effective way to prevent illness caused by seasonal influenza viruses. The flu vaccine reduces a person’s risk of developing flu-related illness | Avoid sharing contacts with infected people.Avoid contaminated food or water, though sneezes or coughs can transmit the virus |