Recommended vaccinations for Cameroon
Consensus list of travel vaccinations for Cameroon, 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; required for all arriving travelers ≥1 year old · Certificate required for all travellers aged 1 year or over due to risk of yellow fever transmission throughout Cameroon. |
| Chikungunya | Recommended | NHS | Consider for individuals aged 12 years and over travelling to regions with current outbreaks, long-term or frequent travellers, or those exposed through work. |
| Cholera | Recommended | NHS | Recommended for those at increased risk such as humanitarian aid workers or travellers to cholera 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 travelling to risk areas or exposed through work; expert advice recommended 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 due to transmission through contaminated food and water. |
| Hepatitis B | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages · Recommended due to intermediate or high prevalence in Cameroon; travellers should avoid contact with blood or body fluids. |
| Meningococcal disease | Recommended | CDC | Recommended for travelers 2 months old or older traveling to areas of Cameroon that are part of the meningitis belt during the dry season (roughly December to June) |
| Polio | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Adults with complete childhood series may get a single lifetime booster; unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated travelers should complete series; accelerated schedule for children not fully vaccinated · Travellers staying 4 weeks or more may be required to show proof of polio vaccination on exit from Cameroon. |
| 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; booster recommended if last dose was more than 10 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, especially those visiting friends and relatives, young children, frequent or long-stay travellers, and those in contact with infected persons. |
| Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) | Routine | CDC | All international travelers should be fully vaccinated; early dose recommended for infants 6–11 months |
Last updated 12 May 2026.
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