Recommended vaccinations for Panama
Consensus list of travel vaccinations for Panama, reconciled across the US CDC and UK NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro. Required > Recommended > Routine.
| Vaccine | Category | Sources | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Fever | Required | CDC (Recommended), NHS | Recommended for all travelers ≥9 months old going to mainland areas east of the Canal Zone including Darién Province, Emberá, Kuna Yala, and parts of Colón and Panamá provinces east of the Canal Zone; not recommended for travel limited to Canal Zone, Panama City, or certain other areas · Required for travellers aged 1+ arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission |
| Chikungunya | Recommended | NHS | Recommended for some travellers aged 12+ during outbreaks, long-term or frequent travellers, and lab staff exposed to virus |
| Dengue | Recommended | NHS | Consider for some travellers aged 4+ with past dengue infection traveling to risk areas or exposed through work; expert advice needed if no past infection |
| Hepatitis A | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Panama; 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 travellers at increased risk including those staying with locals, long-stay, adventure travellers, and those with medical conditions |
| Hepatitis B | Recommended | CDC | Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to Panama; travelers 60 years and older may also get vaccinated before traveling |
| Rabies | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Consider pre-exposure vaccination for travelers with occupational or recreational risk of exposure to potentially rabid animals or difficulty accessing post-exposure prophylaxis · Recommended for travellers at increased risk due to work, limited access to post-exposure treatment, high-risk activities, or long stays (>1 month) |
| Tetanus | Recommended | NHS | Recommended for most travellers; booster if last dose >10 years ago and medical facilities 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, especially visiting friends and relatives, young children, 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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