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Travel health guide

Vietnam

Asia (Southeast Asia)Grade B (Moderate Risk)Risk score 78

Vietnam features vibrant cities, peaceful rice paddies, and a rich culinary culture. It’s a favorite for foodies and budget travelers.

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  • CDC-aligned guidance
  • Licensed in all 50 states
  • HSA / FSA eligible
Safety grade
B (Moderate Risk)
Risk score
78 / 100
Region
Asia (Southeast Asia)
Last updated
May 25, 2026

About Vietnam

Vietnam features vibrant cities, peaceful rice paddies, and a rich culinary culture. It’s a favorite for foodies and budget travelers.

Wandr's recommendations

  • Safe, though healthcare varies.

  • CDC recommends hepatitis A/B, typhoid, and mosquito precautions.

  • Food hygiene is key.

US Centers for Disease Control and PreventionBased on data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
What Wandr does

Everything your Vietnam trip needs, in one place.

Replace the travel clinic, the pharmacy visit, and the scattered spreadsheet. A clinician-founded platform where every part of your health prep is connected to your trip.

Prescription medications

Travel meds built for this trip

Destination-specific Rx kits — malaria prevention, altitude, nausea, traveler's diarrhea — reviewed by a US-licensed physician and sent to your pharmacy before you leave for Vietnam.

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Vaccine scheduling

Know what you need, when to get it

Required vs. recommended vaccines for Vietnam, with timing alerts tied to your departure date. Schedule at Walgreens locations across all 50 states.

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Trip checklists

Pack without forgetting

Trip-specific checklists generated from your destination and profile. Track what's packed, pending, and forgotten — your kit, Rx, and documents stay in sync.

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Document vault

One place for vaccine records & insurance

Upload vaccine certificates, insurance cards, prescriptions, and emergency contacts by trip. Accessible on your phone when you need them most — offline too.

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Nearby destinations

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Common questions

Travel health FAQ

Wandr currently assigns Vietnam a safety grade of B (Moderate Risk) and a risk score of 78/100. Grades summarize destination-specific risk across vaccine-preventable disease, common medication needs, altitude, climate, and outbreak alerts. Scores are derived from CDC, WHO, and US State Department guidance and updated regularly. Use the grade as a starting point — your personal plan still depends on your itinerary, health history, and length of stay.

Ready when you are

Get trip-ready for Vietnam in a single visit.

Check vaccines, order travel medications, and get a clinician-reviewed plan — all online, typically within 24 hours.