Recommended vaccinations for Samoa
Consensus list of travel vaccinations for Samoa, 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 >12 hours through countries with risk of yellow fever transmission |
| Dengue | Recommended | NHS | Recommended for some travellers aged 4+ with past dengue infection travelling 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 Samoa; infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated; special considerations for travelers over 40, immunocompromised, or with chronic conditions · Recommended for travellers at increased risk including those visiting local population, long-stay, adventure travellers, certain medical conditions, MSM, injecting drug users, occupational exposure, or outbreak areas |
| Hepatitis B | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to Samoa; travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling · Considered for all travellers; recommended for those at increased risk due to sexual activity, injecting drug use, occupational exposure, medical procedures, long-stay, contact sports, or adopting children |
| Rabies | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Recommended for travelers with occupational or recreational risk of exposure to potentially rabid animals or who might have difficulty accessing post-exposure prophylaxis · Recommended for those at increased risk due to work with bats or virus; could be considered for others with increased exposure to bats |
| 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 · Could be considered for travellers at increased risk such as visiting friends and relatives, long-stay, or laboratory personnel |
| 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; includes early dose for infants 6–11 months |
Last updated 12 May 2026.
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