HEALTH MATTERS
Full details of the latest health requirements should be obtained from an authorized medical source, such as your doctor. At the time of updating this information, there are no mandatory health requirements for Egypt, however:Ensure Tetanus and Polio boosters are up to date.
Yellow Fever. You will need a valid yellow fever inoculation certificate if arriving from or via an infected or endemic area (if youare unsure whether you come into this category, please contact either your local Travel clinic or doctor).

To prevent sickness while staying in Egypt you are advised to follow the golden rules, which are: Only drink bottled water, never tap water Avoid ice in your drinks.
Eat only vegetables that have been cooked , Avoid salads and all fruit that cannot be peeled ,Avoid food that looks as if it has been around for some time; especially meats or salad dressings containing mayonnaise.

• Do I need to take anti-malaria tablets/injections?

NO!! Malaria has not been in Egypt for well over 85 years and there is no need for any type of anti-malaria medication . more over any type of anti-malria medication can cause any side effects you might not be happy with in your holiday

• Can I bring some medication with me?

Yes, but please ensure that you only bring enough for your stay, with just a few day’s extra supply as a back up. It would also help if you could bring the prescription as well, as proof, or for topping up (there are many pharmacies in Egypt that can do this for you).

• Is it safe to brush my teeth with tap water?

Egyptian water is highly chlorinated, not poisonous, and so it is perfectly safe to do this. You often swallow small amounts of water whilst in the shower, or swimming, and this causes no problems, so why should cleaning your teeth?