Recommended vaccinations for Eritrea
Consensus list of travel vaccinations for Eritrea, reconciled across the US CDC and UK NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro. Required > Recommended > Routine.
| Vaccine | Category | Sources | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Fever | Required | NHS | Certificate required from travellers aged 9 months or over arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission |
| Chikungunya | Recommended | NHS | Consider for individuals aged 12+ travelling to regions with current outbreak, 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; exceptionally for those without past infection with expert advice |
| Hepatitis A | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Eritrea; 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 |
| Hepatitis B | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages traveling to Eritrea · Consider for all travellers; recommended for those at increased risk including unprotected sex, blood exposure, healthcare workers, long-stay travellers, contact sports participants, and families adopting children |
| Meningococcal disease | Recommended | CDC | Recommended for travelers 2 months old or older traveling to areas of Eritrea that are part of the meningitis belt during the dry season (December to June) |
| Rabies | Recommended | CDC | Consider pre-exposure vaccination if performing activities with risk of exposure to potentially rabid animals or if prompt access to post-exposure prophylaxis may be difficult |
| Tetanus | Recommended | NHS | Booster recommended if last dose was more than ten 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, frequent or long-stay travellers, and laboratory personnel |
| COVID-19 | Routine | CDC | All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines |
| 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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