Recommended vaccinations for Democratic Republic Of The Congo
Consensus list of travel vaccinations for Democratic Republic Of The Congo, reconciled across the US CDC and UK NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro. Required > Recommended > Routine.
| Vaccine | Category | Sources | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polio | Required | CDC (Recommended), NHS | Adults with complete childhood series may get a single lifetime booster; unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated travelers should complete series before travel · Proof of vaccination may be required on exit for travellers staying 4 weeks or more |
| Yellow Fever | Required | CDC (Recommended), NHS | Vaccine is recommended for all travelers 9 months old and older · Required for all travellers over 9 months of age; certificate required under International Health Regulations |
| Chikungunya | Recommended | NHS | Recommended for travellers aged 12+ to regions with outbreaks, long-term or frequent travellers, and those exposed through work |
| Cholera | Recommended | CDC , NHS | May be considered for children and adults traveling to areas of active cholera transmission · 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 | Considered for individuals aged 4+ with past dengue infection travelling to risk areas or exposed through work; 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 · Recommended for all previously unvaccinated travellers |
| Hepatitis B | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old; travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated · Recommended due to intermediate or high prevalence; travellers should avoid contact with blood or body fluids |
| Malaria | Recommended | CDC | CDC recommends prescription medicine to prevent malaria; start before, during, and after travel |
| Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) | Recommended | CDC | All international travelers should be fully vaccinated; early dose for infants 6–11 months |
| Meningococcal disease | Recommended | CDC | Recommended for travelers 2 months old or older traveling to meningitis belt areas during dry season (December to June) |
| Monkeypox | Recommended | CDC | Recommended for people anticipating high-risk activities during travel to countries with ongoing clade I monkeypox transmission |
| Rabies | Recommended | CDC | Pre-exposure vaccination considered 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 10 years ago, especially if 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, long-stay travellers, and laboratory personnel |
Last updated 12 May 2026.
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