Recommended vaccinations for Botswana
Consensus list of travel vaccinations for Botswana, reconciled across the US CDC and UK NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro. Required > Recommended > Routine.
| Vaccine | Category | Sources | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Fever | Required | NHS | Certificate required for travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from or having transited through countries with risk of yellow fever transmission |
| Cholera | Recommended | NHS | 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, or other travellers where vaccination is considered potentially beneficial |
| 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 of all ages · Recommended for travellers at increased risk including those with unprotected sex, exposure to blood or body fluids, healthcare workers, long-stay travellers, contact sports participants, and families adopting children from Botswana |
| Rabies | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Consider pre-exposure vaccination if at increased risk due to occupational or recreational activities or limited access to post-exposure prophylaxis · Recommended for travellers at increased risk due to work, limited access to post-exposure treatment, higher risk activities, or long-stay travellers (more than one month) |
| Tetanus | Recommended | NHS | Booster recommended if last dose was more than ten years ago, especially if medical facilities may be limited |
| Tuberculosis (BCG) | Recommended | NHS | Recommended for unvaccinated children under 16 years living in Botswana for more than 3 months and unvaccinated healthcare or laboratory workers at risk |
| 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, frequent or long-stay travellers, and laboratory personnel |
| COVID-19 vaccine | Routine | CDC | All eligible travelers should be up to date |
| Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) | Routine | CDC | All international travelers should be fully vaccinated; early dose for infants 6–11 months recommended |
| 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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