Recommended vaccinations for Malawi
Consensus list of travel vaccinations for Malawi, reconciled across the US CDC and UK NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro. Required > Recommended > Routine.
| Vaccine | Category | Sources | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Fever | Required | NHS | Certificate required for travellers arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission or transiting more than 12 hours through such countries; no risk in Malawi itself |
| Cholera | Recommended | NHS | Recommended for travellers at increased risk such as humanitarian aid workers, those going to outbreak areas with limited access to safe water and medical care, or other travellers for whom vaccination is considered 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 considered for others with expert advice |
| Hepatitis A | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Malawi; 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 younger than 60 years old traveling to Malawi; unvaccinated travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling. · Recommended for travellers at increased risk including those with unprotected sex, exposure to blood or body fluids, long-stay travellers, contact sports participants, and families adopting children from Malawi |
| Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) | Recommended | CDC | All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with MMR, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months. |
| Polio | Recommended | NHS | All travellers should have completed UK schedule; booster dose of IPV considered for immunosuppressed travellers if last dose over 10 years ago due to circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 |
| 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 |
Last updated 12 May 2026.
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