Recommended vaccinations for Burundi
Consensus list of travel vaccinations for Burundi, 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 and older · Required for all travellers aged 9 months or over due to risk of yellow fever transmission throughout Burundi; certificate required under International Health Regulations. |
| Chikungunya | Recommended | NHS | Vaccination not usually recommended; can be considered exceptionally for individuals aged 12 years and older after expert risk assessment. |
| Cholera | Recommended | CDC , NHS | May be considered for children and adults traveling to areas of active cholera transmission in Bujumbura and Burunga · Recommended for travellers at increased risk such as humanitarian aid workers, those going to cholera outbreak areas with limited access to safe water and medical care, and others for whom vaccination is potentially beneficial. |
| Dengue | Recommended | NHS | Vaccination can be considered for individuals aged 4 years and older with past dengue infection who are travelling to risk areas or exposed through work; exceptional cases without past infection require 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 · Recommended for all previously unvaccinated travellers due to transmission through contaminated food and water. |
| Hepatitis B | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old; travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated · Vaccination could be considered for all travellers; recommended for those with increased risk due to activities or medical history. |
| Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) | Recommended | CDC | All international travelers should be fully vaccinated; early dose recommended for infants 6–11 months |
| Monkeypox | Recommended | CDC | Recommended for travelers anticipating high-risk activities during travel to countries with ongoing person-to-person transmission |
| Rabies | Recommended | CDC | Consider pre-exposure vaccination for travelers at risk of exposure to potentially rabid animals or with limited access to post-exposure prophylaxis |
| Tetanus | Recommended | NHS | Recommended as a booster if last dose was more than ten 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 those visiting friends and relatives, young children, frequent or long-stay travellers, and laboratory personnel. |
Last updated 12 May 2026.
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