Recommended vaccinations for Burkina Faso
Consensus list of travel vaccinations for Burkina Faso, reconciled across the US CDC and UK NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro. Required > Recommended > Routine.
| Vaccine | Category | Sources | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Fever | Required | CDC (Recommended), NHS | Vaccine is recommended for all travelers ≥9 months old · A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for all travellers aged 9 months or over under International Health Regulations (2005). |
| Chikungunya | Recommended | NHS | Recommended for some travellers aged 12 years and over who are travelling to outbreak regions, long-term or frequent travellers, or exposed through work. |
| Cholera | Recommended | NHS | Recommended for travellers at increased risk such as humanitarian aid workers or those going to outbreak areas with limited access to safe water and medical care. |
| Dengue | Recommended | NHS | Can be considered for individuals aged 4 years and older with past dengue infection who are travelling to risk areas or exposed through work; exceptionally considered for others with expert advice. |
| 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 departing in less than 2 weeks · Recommended for all previously unvaccinated travellers. |
| Hepatitis B | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages · Could be considered for all travellers; recommended for those at increased risk due to activities or medical history. |
| Meningococcal disease | Recommended | CDC | Recommended for travelers 2 months old or older traveling to areas of Burkina Faso that are part of the meningitis belt during the dry season (roughly December to June) |
| Polio | Recommended | CDC | Adults with complete childhood series may receive a single lifetime booster; unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated travelers should complete series before travel; children may follow accelerated schedule |
| Rabies | Recommended | CDC | Consider pre-exposure vaccination for travelers at increased risk of exposure to potentially rabid animals or with limited access to post-exposure prophylaxis |
| Tetanus | Recommended | NHS | Travellers should have completed a tetanus vaccination course; a booster is recommended if last dose was more than ten years ago. |
| 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. |
| Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) | Routine | CDC | All international travelers should be fully vaccinated; includes early dose for infants 6–11 months |
Last updated 12 May 2026.
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