Recommended vaccinations for Guinea
Consensus list of travel vaccinations for Guinea, reconciled across the US CDC and UK NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro. Required > Recommended > Routine.
| Vaccine | Category | Sources | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Fever | Required | CDC (Recommended), NHS | Recommended for all travelers ≥9 months old; required for travelers ≥9 months old arriving at Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport in Conakry or from countries with risk of yellow fever virus transmission · Vaccination certificate required for travellers aged 9 months or over arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission; vaccination recommended for travellers aged 9 months and older; risk of yellow fever transmission in all areas of Guinea |
| Chikungunya | Recommended | NHS | Vaccination not usually recommended; can be considered for individuals aged 12 years and older after expert advice and risk assessment |
| Cholera | Recommended | NHS | Recommended for those at increased risk such as humanitarian aid workers, persons going to outbreak areas with limited access to safe water and medical care, and other travellers 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; exceptionally can be considered for those without past infection after 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; 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 · Recommended for travellers at increased risk due to activities or medical history |
| Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) | Recommended | CDC | All international travelers should be fully vaccinated; includes early dose for infants 6–11 months |
| Meningococcal disease | Recommended | CDC | Recommended for travelers 2 months old or older traveling to areas of Guinea in the meningitis belt during the dry season (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; children may follow accelerated schedule · Travellers intending to visit Guinea for four weeks or more may be required to show proof of polio vaccination on exit |
| Rabies | Recommended | CDC | Consider pre-exposure vaccination for travelers at increased risk of exposure 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 |
Last updated 12 May 2026.
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