Recommended vaccinations for Chad
Consensus list of travel vaccinations for Chad, reconciled across the US CDC and UK NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro. Required > Recommended > Routine.
| Vaccine | Category | Sources | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polio | Required | CDC (Recommended), NHS | Travelers not fully vaccinated should receive complete series; adults with childhood vaccination may get a single lifetime booster · Proof of polio vaccination may be required on exit for travellers staying four weeks or more |
| Yellow Fever | Required | CDC (Recommended), NHS | Recommended for all travelers ≥9 months old going to areas south of the Sahara Desert · Certificate required for travellers aged 9 months or over arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission; vaccine only available at registered centres |
| Chikungunya | Recommended | NHS | Consider for individuals aged 12+ travelling to outbreak regions, long-term or frequent travellers, or occupational exposure |
| Cholera | Recommended | NHS | Recommended for those at increased risk such as humanitarian aid workers or travellers to outbreak areas with limited access to safe water and medical care |
| Dengue | Recommended | NHS | Consider for individuals aged 4+ with past dengue infection travelling to risk areas or occupational exposure; expert advice needed if no past infection |
| 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 traveling to Chad · Consider for all travellers; recommended for those at increased risk due to sexual activity, medical procedures, occupational exposure, long-stay, contact sports, or adopting children |
| Malaria | Recommended | CDC | CDC recommends travelers take prescription medicine to prevent malaria; multiple drug options available |
| Meningococcal disease | Recommended | CDC | Recommended for travelers 2 months old or older traveling to areas of Chad in the meningitis belt during dry season (December to June) |
| 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 | Booster recommended 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 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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