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Oman

Oman is a beautiful and welcoming country located on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula. It offers a unique blend of ancient history, stunning natural landscapes, and modern amenities. Visitors can explore the historic forts and castles, wander through traditional souks, and enjoy the pristine beaches and rugged mountains. Oman is also known for its warm hospitality and delicious cuisine, with a variety of dining options ranging from street food to fine dining. For those seeking adventure, there are opportunities for hiking, camping, and water sports. Overall, Oman is a must-visit destination for travelers looking for an authentic Arabian experience.

Oman Immunization Recommendations and Requirements

Before traveling, make sure you are up-to-date on all of your routine immunizations including influenza and COVID-19. Note that many vaccines that are now considered "routine" were not available until recent decades so you may not have received them at all, depending on your age and other factors.

Infants, 6 to 11 months old should receive one dose of MMR and Hepatitis A prior to visiting Oman. This does not count toward routine childhood immunizations.

Hepatitis A Vaccine

CDC recommendations

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Oman.

About Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A causes liver inflammation. This highly contagious disease is spread through person-to-person contact and eating contaminated food and drink.

About the Hep A Vaccine

The hepatitis A vaccine is a two-dose series, given 6 months apart. Hepatitis A vaccine wasn't added to routine childhood immunizations in the U.S. until 2006. Side effects are usually mild (sore arm, mild fever) and will go away on their own.

Rabies Vaccine

CDC recommendations

Rabid dogs are commonly found in Oman. However, if you are bitten or scratched by a dog or other mammal while in Oman, rabies treatment is often available.
Consider rabies vaccination before your trip if your activities mean you will be around dogs or wildlife.
Travelers more likely to encounter rabid animals include
Campers, adventure travelers, or cave explorers (spelunkers)
Veterinarians, animal handlers, field biologists, or laboratory workers handling animal specimens
Visitors to rural areas
Since children are more likely to be bitten or scratched by a dog or other animals, consider rabies vaccination for children traveling to Oman.

About Rabies

Rabies is a viral disease spread through the bite of rabid animals. The rabies virus infects the brain and spine of mammals, ultimately leading to death. Once the disease is established there is no effective treatment and most people die from it.

About the Rabies Vaccine

A 2-dose pre-exposure rabies vaccine is available. The vaccine provides protection against rabies for up to 3 years.

Typhoid Vaccine

CDC recommendations

Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.

About Typhoid Fever

Typhoid fever is caused by salmonella bacteria spread through contaminated food and water. Symptoms of typhoid fever include high fever, headache, stomach pain, and constipation or diarrhea.

About the Typhoid Vaccine

There are two typhoid vaccines available: a live, oral vaccine that is taken in the form of 4 pills over the course of a week and an injected inactivated vaccine. The vaccines should be taken (started in the case of oral typhoid) at least 2 weeks prior to travel if possible.

Yellow Fever Vaccine

CDC recommendations

Required for travelers ≥9 months old arriving from countries with risk for YF virus transmission, with the addition of Rwanda and Tanzania; this includes >12-hour airport transits or layovers in countries with risk for YF virus transmission.1

About Yellow Fever

Yellow fever is a mosquito-borne illness that can cause high fever, muscle pain, headache, loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting. It can cause jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), hence the name "yellow fever."

About the Yellow Fever Vaccine

The yellow fever vaccine is a one-time vaccine that confers life-long immunity to yellow fever virus. Many countries in Africa require proof of yellow fever immunity in order to travel. This requires that (a) yellow fever vaccine has been administered at least ten days prior to entry and (b) the international vaccination card has been properly filled out. The yellow fever vaccine is not available for infants under 9 months old. For travelers who are age 60 or over, or immune-compromised, a yellow fever waiver is often sufficient.

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