Recommendations and Travel Vaccines for Afghanistan

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Despite the volatility of the country in recent years, Afghanistan is still a richly historic destination in the Middle East. Afghanistan contains numerous mountains and lakes to venture and explore. Band-e Amir is one of Afghanistan’s main tourist attractions. It is a group of five beautiful lakes that makes up the first national park. Afghanistan is also home to countless historical and religious landmarks including the Bamiyan Buddhist sculptures and the Minaret of Jam. Travelers are discouraged from visiting Afghanistan, but it is not forbidden. By sticking to the northern section of the country, risks are significantly reduced.

Do I Need Vaccines for Afghanistan?

Yes, some vaccines are recommended or required for Afghanistan. The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccines for Afghanistan: typhoid, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, rabies, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) and influenza.

Recommended Vaccines for Afghanistan

Vaccine	How Disease Spreads
Polio	Contaminated Food or Water
Typhoid	Contaminated Food or Water
Hepatitis A	Contaminated Food or Water
Hepatitis B	Contaminated Body Fluids (Sex, needles, etc.)
Rabies	Infected Animals
Anthrax	Animals or Insects
Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)	Various Vectors
Influenza	Airborne Droplets

Sources: CDC, WHO and ISTM.

Afghanistan Climate Information

	Min Avg Temp	Max Avg Temp	Avg Humidity	Avg Days of Rain
Jan	17°F -8°C	35°F 2°C	75%	2
Feb	21°F -6°C	39°F 4°C	71%	3
Mar	33°F 1°C	53°F 12°C	60%	7
Apr	42°F 6°C	66°F 19°C	52%	6
May	51°F 11°C	78°F 26°C	47%	2
Jun	55°F 13°C	87°F 31°C	38%	1
Jul	60°F 16°C	91°F 33°C	37%	0
Aug	59°F 15°C	91°F 33°C	39%	0
Sep	51°F 11°C	84°F 29°C	38%	0
Oct	42°F 6°C	73°F 23°C	41%	1
Nov	33°F 1°C	62°F 17°C	49%	2
Dec	26°F -3°C	46°F 8°C	65%	1

Average temperatures in Afghanistan may vary depending on the region of your stay, so be sure to consider each area you plan to visit and pack clothing and skin and eye protectants that will adequately shield you from the effects of both regular and hazardous weather conditions.