Brunei Vaccinations
Travelers to Brunei are recommended to visit a doctor up to two months in advance of travel to discuss possible vaccinations or boosters. Below is a list of the diseases visitors to Brunei should consider protecting themselves against.
Malaria: is of low risk in Brunei therefore prophylaxis is rarely recommended. Instead visitors should wear insect repellent with DEET and take care to cover up.
Hepatitis A: vaccination is recommended for all visitors to Brunei.
Hepatitis B: vaccination is advised for all travellers.
Typhoid: vaccination is advised for those travelers who foresee themselves dining away from hotel and other upmarket restaurants.
Japanese encephalitis: vaccination is not necessary for short-term travellers but may be recommended by a physician for those spending in excess of a month in rural areas.
Rabies: vaccination is recommended to those who will spend a lot of time outdoors or are likely to come into regular contact with animals, particularly bats.
Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR): vaccination is advised for all travellers, particularly women of child bearing age.
Tetanus-diphtheria: vaccination or booster is advised for all travelers.
Yellow fever: vaccination is obligatory for all travelers arriving from a yellow-fever high risk area.
