Recommended vaccinations for North Korea
Consensus list of travel vaccinations for North Korea, reconciled across the US CDC and UK NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro. Required > Recommended > Routine.
| Vaccine | Category | Sources | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hepatitis A | Recommended | CDC | Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to North Korea; infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated; special considerations for travelers over 40, immunocompromised, or with chronic conditions |
| Hepatitis B | Recommended | CDC | Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages traveling to North Korea |
| Japanese Encephalitis | Recommended | CDC | Recommended for travelers moving to an area with Japanese encephalitis to live, spending long periods (a month or more), or frequently traveling to areas with Japanese encephalitis; consider for travelers spending less than a month but with increased risk activities |
| 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 |
| Typhoid | Recommended | CDC | Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas |
| Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) | Routine | CDC | All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with MMR vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months |
Last updated 12 May 2026.
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