Recommended vaccinations for Malaysia
Consensus list of travel vaccinations for Malaysia, reconciled across the US CDC and UK NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro. Required > Recommended > Routine.
| Vaccine | Category | Sources | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Fever | Required | NHS | Certificate required only for travellers arriving from or transiting through 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 |
| 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 Malaysia; 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 Malaysia; unvaccinated travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling · Recommended for travellers at increased risk including unprotected sex, exposure to blood/body fluids, long-stay travellers, contact sports participants, and families adopting children |
| Japanese Encephalitis | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Recommended for travelers moving to or spending long periods (a month or more) in areas with Japanese encephalitis; consider for travelers spending less than a month but with increased risk activities · Consider for travellers residing or staying one month or more in endemic areas, frequent travellers, uncertain itinerary, occupational exposure, or short exposure with increased risk |
| Rabies | Recommended | CDC | Consider pre-exposure vaccination for travelers with occupational or recreational risk of exposure to potentially rabid animals or who might have difficulty accessing post-exposure prophylaxis |
| Tetanus | Recommended | NHS | Booster recommended if last dose was more than ten years ago, especially if medical facilities may be limited |
| Typhoid | Recommended | CDC | Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas |
| 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 against measles with MMR, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months |
| Routine vaccines | Routine | CDC | Includes Chickenpox (Varicella), Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (DTaP, Tdap, or Td), Flu (influenza), Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR), Polio, Shingles |
Last updated 12 May 2026.
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