The Philippines is more than 7,000 islands, and trips usually move between Manila, Cebu and island stays such as Palawan, Boracay and Bohol.
Island-hopping, diving and time in rural areas or with family can all change what is advised, as can the length of your stay.
The pharmacist at North Wales Clinics looks at your route and your vaccine history and explains what current UK travel health guidance suggests.
UK guidance usually advises these vaccines for most travellers to the Philippines. Each has its own page explaining what it protects against and how the course works:
Vaccines to consider for Philippines
A summary of current UK travel health guidance. What is right for you depends on your route, your health and the vaccines you have already had.
Usually advised
Advised for most travellers to this destination.
Sometimes advised
Advised for some travellers, depending on the trip and the person.
- ChikungunyaConsidered for travellers aged 12 and over going to an area with a current outbreak, and for frequent or long-stay travellers to higher-risk regions.
- CholeraTravellers at higher risk, such as aid workers and those going to areas with a cholera outbreak where safe water and medical care are limited.
- DengueConsidered only for travellers aged 4 and over who have had dengue before and are going to an area with a risk of dengue or a current outbreak.
- Hepatitis BTravellers whose activities or medical history put them at higher risk, and those staying for a long time. It can be considered for any traveller.
- Japanese encephalitisTravellers staying a month or more in affected areas during the transmission season, frequent travellers, and those on shorter trips who will spend time in rural areas such as rice fields or near pig farms.
- MeaslesAll travellers should be up to date with their measles (MMR) vaccines. An early dose can be considered for infants from six months old who will be mixing with local people.
- RabiesTravellers at higher risk: those working with animals, going to places where medical care is limited, doing activities such as running or cycling, or staying for more than a month.
- TuberculosisNot offered at this clinicChildren under 16 who have not had the vaccine and will stay for more than three months, and some people at risk through their work.Ask your GP surgery about this vaccine.
Certificate requirements
No yellow fever risk in the Philippines, but a yellow fever certificate is required from travellers aged 9 months or over arriving from a country with yellow fever risk, or who have transited for more than 12 hours through an airport in such a country. There is no polio risk, but proof of polio vaccination may be needed for some travellers.
Malaria
Low risk of malaria in rural areas below 600m and on Luzon, Mindanao, Mindoro and Palawan, where awareness and bite avoidance are recommended. No risk in cities or on Boracay, Bohol, Catanduanes, Cebu and Leyte.
The pharmacist will advise on avoiding mosquito bites and on whether antimalarial tablets are recommended for your trip.
This is a general guide from UK travel health guidance, last checked 13 October 2026. The pharmacist confirms what is right for you at your consultation, based on your itinerary, health and vaccine history.
Source: NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro, Philippines. Last checked 13 October 2026.
When to book
Ideally book six to eight weeks before you travel, since some vaccines are given as a course over several weeks. If you are leaving sooner, an appointment is still worthwhile.
Getting your travel vaccines at Peter Morgan Pharmacy
- Book a free video consultation. The pharmacist goes through your trip, your health and the vaccines you have already had.
- Get your plan. You leave the call knowing which vaccines and advice UK guidance suggests for your route.
- Come in for your vaccines. The team books you in at Peter Morgan Pharmacy, Dyserth, at a time that leaves room for any course to finish before you go.
Philippines travel health questions
Is malaria a risk in the Philippines?
Only in some rural areas. The malaria note on this page lists them, and the pharmacist will go through your route.
Do I need proof of polio vaccination?
Some travellers may. The certificate section on this page gives the current position.
What should I bring?
Your travel dates, the islands you plan to visit and any vaccine records you have.
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More destination guides
Visiting more than one country? Read each guide before your consultation, and tell the pharmacist your full route.