Tunisia
Health in Tunisia: vaccines, water, medical care and insurance
Check routine vaccines are up to date. Ask a travel health professional whether hepatitis A, typhoid or rabies vaccines are advised for your trip.
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Key facts
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- Strongly advised; covers medical evacuation (check)
Vaccination recommendations
Check that your routine immunisations are up to date before traveling. Ask a travel health professional whether hepatitis A vaccine is advised for you.
Ask whether typhoid vaccine is advised if you plan to eat street food or visit local markets.
Rabies vaccination is not required for most tourists; ask a travel health professional if it is advised for your trip.
- Routine vaccines – up to date
- Hepatitis A – check
- Typhoid – check
- Rabies – check
Water and food safety
Tap water safety is uncertain; many travellers prefer bottled water. Ask locally before drinking tap water.
Ice in drinks is usually made from filtered water in hotels; street vendors may use melted ice from unknown sources, so ask or avoid ice if you have a sensitive stomach.
Medical care and insurance
Public hospitals provide basic care. Private clinics exist in some cities; check standards and payment options locally.
Travel insurance covering medical treatment, hospitalisation and emergency evacuation is strongly recommended.
Questions people ask
What vaccines do I need for Tunisia?
Keep routine shots up to date, add hepatitis A for all travellers, consider typhoid if you'll eat street food, and rabies only for long rural stays or animal work.
Is tap water safe to drink in Tunisia?
Generally safe in cities and hotels; in remote areas boil or filter water, and use bottled water if you prefer.
Do I need travel insurance for Tunisia?
Yes – a policy covering medical treatment, hospitalisation and evacuation is advisable, especially for COVID-19 coverage.
Where can I get medical help in Tunisia?
Public hospitals in major cities provide basic care; private clinics in Tunis, Sousse and Djerba have English-speaking staff and accept credit cards.
Should I avoid ice in drinks?
Ice in hotels is usually safe; ask for no ice or bottled water at street stalls if you have a sensitive stomach.
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