Syrian Arab Republic


CDC Area of Risk – Risk along the northern border in El Hassaka province. Chloroquine Resistance – None. Recommended Prophylaxis – Chloroquine.

WHO Limited malaria risk—exclusively due to P. vivax—exists from May through October in foci along the northern border, especially in rural areas of El Hasaka Governorate Recommended prevention in risk areas: I


CDC Country requirements: Vaccination required if traveling from an endemic zone. CDC recommendations: None.

WHO A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers coming from infected areas.


acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
anthrax
cholera
diphtheria
echinococcosis (Echinococcus granulosus)
leishmaniasis, cutaneous
leishmaniasis, visceral
malaria
measles
poliomyelitis
rabies
schistosomiasis
tuberculosis

Source: CDC Yellow Book 2005-6 Map source: World Factbook 2000