Immunisations for Albania
This country has either areas with high altitude (2400m or more) or/and areas with very high altitude (3658m or more). Travellers who may go into areas of high altitude should take care to avoid ill effects of being at altitude including Acute Mountain Sickness, a potentially life-threatening condition.
Malaria not normally present unless the illness was contracted abroad.
Recommended Vaccines when travelling to Albania:
- Combined Diphtheria, Tetanus and polio Vaccination: To be administered two weeks before travel. Offers upto 10 years protection. Price: £30.00 per dose.
- Hepatitis A (Adult) Vaccination: To be administered two weeks before travel. Protection for 1-3 years after 1st dose - upto 25 years after 2nd dose. Price: £50.00 per dose.
Other Vaccines to be considered when travelling to Albania:
- Hepatitis B (Adult): To be administered two months before travel. Length of protection unknown. Price: £45.00 per dose.
- Typhoid Vaccination: To be administered two weeks before travel. Protection for upto 3 years. Price: £40.00 per dose.