Recommended vaccinations for Somalia
Consensus list of travel vaccinations for Somalia, reconciled across the US CDC and UK NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro. Required > Recommended > Routine.
| Vaccine | Category | Sources | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chikungunya | Recommended | NHS | Consider for travellers aged 12+ to regions with outbreaks or increased risk, long-term or frequent travellers, and exposed workers |
| Cholera | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Vaccination may be considered for children and adults traveling to areas of active cholera transmission · 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, and others with potential benefit |
| Dengue | Recommended | NHS | Consider for individuals aged 4+ with past dengue infection travelling to risk areas or exposed workers; exceptionally consider for those without past infection with expert advice |
| Hepatitis A | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older; infants 6 to 11 months old 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 · Consider for all travellers; recommended for those at increased risk due to sexual activity, exposure to blood/body fluids, healthcare work, long-stay, contact sports, or visiting family |
| Polio | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Adults with complete childhood series may receive a single lifetime booster; unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated travelers should complete series before travel; accelerated schedule for children not fully vaccinated · All travellers should be up to date; booster recommended for travel to poor hygiene settings or close contact with cases if no polio vaccine in past 12 months; consider booster for immunosuppressed if no dose in past 10 years |
| Rabies | Recommended | CDC | Pre-exposure vaccination considered for travelers at increased risk of exposure or with limited access to post-exposure prophylaxis |
| Tetanus | Recommended | NHS | Booster recommended if last dose >10 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 |
| 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; early dose for infants 6–11 months |
| 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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