Recommended vaccinations for Mali
Consensus list of travel vaccinations for Mali, reconciled across the US CDC and UK NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro. Required > Recommended > Routine.
| Vaccine | Category | Sources | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Fever | Required | CDC (Recommended), NHS | Vaccine is recommended for all travelers ≥9 months old; not recommended for travel limited to areas in the Sahara Desert · Required for all travellers aged 9 months or over due to risk of yellow fever transmission in parts of Mali; certificate required under International Health Regulations. |
| Chikungunya | Recommended | NHS | Recommended for individuals aged 12 years and over travelling to regions with current outbreaks, long-term or frequent travellers, or those exposed through work. |
| 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, or other travellers where vaccination is potentially beneficial. |
| Dengue | Recommended | NHS | Can be considered for individuals aged 4 years and older with past dengue infection travelling to risk areas or exposed through work; exceptionally considered for those without past infection with expert advice. |
| Hepatitis A | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Mali; infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated (dose does not count toward routine series); 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 traveling to Mali · Could be considered for all travellers; recommended for those at increased risk due to activities, medical history, or long-stay travel. |
| Meningococcal disease | Recommended | CDC | Recommended for travelers 2 months old or older traveling to areas of Mali that are part of the meningitis belt during the dry season (roughly December to June) |
| Rabies | Recommended | CDC | Consider pre-exposure vaccination for travelers at increased risk of exposure to potentially rabid animals or who might have difficulty accessing post-exposure prophylaxis |
| Tetanus | Recommended | NHS | Travellers should have completed a tetanus vaccination course; 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. |
| 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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