Recommended vaccinations for Afghanistan
Consensus list of travel vaccinations for Afghanistan, reconciled across the US CDC and UK NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro. Required > Recommended > Routine.
| Vaccine | Category | Sources | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholera | Recommended | CDC , NHS | May be considered for children and adults traveling to areas of active cholera transmission · Recommended for travellers at increased risk such as humanitarian aid workers, those going to outbreak areas with limited access to safe water and medical care |
| Dengue | Recommended | NHS | Vaccination considered for those aged 4+ with past dengue infection travelling to risk areas or exposed through work; expert advice needed for others |
| Hepatitis A | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older; infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated; special considerations for travelers over 40, immunocompromised, or with chronic conditions · Recommended for all previously unvaccinated travellers |
| Hepatitis B | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old; travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated · Recommended for travellers at increased risk including those with unprotected sex, healthcare workers, long-stay travellers, and those requiring medical procedures |
| Malaria prophylaxis | Recommended | CDC | Recommended for travelers to areas <2,500 m elevation (April–December); includes atovaquone-proguanil, doxycycline, mefloquine, tafenoquine |
| Polio | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Adults with complete childhood series may get a single lifetime booster; unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated travelers should complete series before travel; accelerated schedule for children not fully vaccinated · Booster dose recommended for travellers staying 4+ weeks, immunosuppressed, healthcare workers, and those in poor hygiene settings; proof of vaccination may be required on exit |
| Rabies | Recommended | CDC | Pre-exposure vaccination considered for travelers at increased risk of exposure or with limited access to post-exposure prophylaxis |
| Tetanus | Recommended | NHS | Booster recommended if last dose >10 years ago, especially where medical facilities may be limited |
| Typhoid | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas · Recommended for most travellers, particularly visiting friends and relatives, young children, long-stay travellers, and those in contact with infected persons |
| COVID-19 vaccine | Routine | CDC | All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines |
| Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) | Routine | CDC | All international travelers should be fully vaccinated; early dose recommended for infants 6–11 months |
| Routine vaccines | Routine | CDC | Includes Chickenpox (Varicella), Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (DTaP, Tdap, or Td), Flu (influenza), Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR), Polio, Shingles |
Last updated 12 May 2026.
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