Travel vaccinations for Philippines
A popular island destination for holidays and visiting family, spanning thousands of islands with varying levels of healthcare access.
The Philippines is a common VFR destination from our local Filipino community as well as a growing holiday destination for its beaches and diving.
Healthcare access can be more limited on smaller or more remote islands than in Manila or Cebu.
Assessed individually
Vaccines commonly discussed for Philippines
- Hepatitis A and B combinedMost travellers. Commonly recommendedFull course £195
- TyphoidMost travellers. Commonly recommendedFull course £50
- RabiesSome travellers. Considered for rural travel, island-hopping or longer stays. Have the course before you go: falsified rabies vaccine was reported circulating in the Philippines in August 2026Full course £240
- Diphtheria, tetanus and polioEveryone - check you are up to date. Booster if it's been over 10 yearsFull course £50
No vaccine for this
Malaria in Philippines
Low risk in rural areas below 600m and on Luzon, Mindanao, Mindoro and Palawan, where bite avoidance is advised. No risk in cities or on Boracay, Bohol, Cebu, Leyte and Catanduanes. Antimalarial tablets are not routinely needed.
Antimalarial tablets and pricesOnly if arriving via a risk country
Yellow fever
No yellow fever vaccination is needed for travel from the UK. A certificate is only required from travellers arriving from a yellow fever risk country, and for travellers who have transited for more than 12 hours through an airport in one.
Yellow fever certificates and exemptionsBeyond the jabs
Before you go
- Food and water hygiene, especially on smaller islands
- Mosquito bite prevention for dengue
- Typhoon season can affect travel between June and November
- Limited healthcare access on remote islands
- Entry requirements
- UK passport holders can generally visit visa-free for short tourist stays; check current rules.
- When to go
- December to May is generally drier, avoiding peak typhoon season.
Common questions
Travelling to Philippines
I'm visiting family across several islands - should I plan differently?
Yes - island-hopping itineraries often mean more rural exposure and variable healthcare access, so it's worth discussing your full route, including any smaller or remote islands, at consultation.
