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Health Information for Visitors to the Middle East. The Centers for Disease Control provide information on diseases in the area, as well as recommended vaccinations.

Malaria Information. Malaria is a serious disease transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito and is prevalent in the middle east. This link provides specific risk areas by country.

Recent Outbreaks – Saudi Arabia & Yemen. An outbreak of hemorrhagic fever is occurring in the southwestern part of Saudi Arabia (surrounding the town of Jizan) and in Yemen near the border closest to Jizan. Preliminary results indicate that Rift Valley fever virus is responsible for several reported human cases for which samples have been submitted for laboratory diagnosis. Rift Valley fever is a viral disease commonly found in sub-Saharan Africa.

Travel Warnings. The State Department issues travel warnings to specific countries based on all relevant information, in order to recommend that Americans avoid travel to a certain country.

Foreign Entry Requirements. The State Department provides a listing of the foreign entry requirements for every country. This includes information on passports, visas, immunizations, HIV testing, and any fees that may be required.