Recommended vaccinations for Namibia
Consensus list of travel vaccinations for Namibia, reconciled across the US CDC and UK NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro. Required > Recommended > Routine.
| Vaccine | Category | Sources | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Fever | Required | NHS | Certificate required for travellers over 9 months arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission or transiting more than 12 hours through an airport of such countries |
| Cholera | Recommended | CDC , NHS | May be considered for children and adults traveling to areas of active cholera transmission in Kunene and Otjozondjupa · 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 |
| Dengue | Recommended | NHS | Vaccination can be considered for individuals aged 4+ with past dengue infection travelling to risk areas or exposed through work; expert advice recommended for others |
| Hepatitis A | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older; infants 6 to 11 months 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 · Recommended for travellers at increased risk including those with unprotected sex, exposure to blood/body fluids, long-stay travellers, and those requiring medical procedures |
| Malaria prophylaxis | Recommended | CDC | Recommended for travelers to Kavango (East and West), Kunene, Ohangwena, Omaheke, Omusati, Oshana, Oshikoto, Otjozondjupa, and Zambezi regions; no chemoprophylaxis recommended in other malaria transmission areas |
| Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) | Recommended | CDC | All international travelers should be fully vaccinated; early dose recommended for infants 6–11 months |
| Polio | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Adults may receive a single lifetime booster if previously vaccinated; unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated travelers should complete series before travel; accelerated schedule for children not fully vaccinated · Booster dose recommended for travellers to settings with extremely poor hygiene or close contact with cases if no polio vaccine in past 12 months; immunosuppressed travellers should consider booster if no dose in past 10 years |
| Rabies | Recommended | CDC | Pre-exposure vaccination considered for travelers with increased risk of exposure or difficulty accessing post-exposure prophylaxis |
| Tetanus | Recommended | NHS | Booster recommended if last dose was more than 10 years ago for travellers to areas with limited medical facilities |
| 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, especially visiting friends and relatives, young children, long-stay travellers, and those in contact with infected persons |
| COVID-19 vaccine | Routine | CDC | All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines |
| 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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