Recommended vaccinations for Sudan
Consensus list of travel vaccinations for Sudan, reconciled across the US CDC and UK NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro. Required > Recommended > Routine.
| Vaccine | Category | Sources | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chikungunya | Recommended | NHS | Recommended for some travellers: those aged 12+ travelling to outbreak regions, long-term or frequent travellers to risk areas, and laboratory staff exposed to virus |
| Cholera | Recommended | CDC , NHS | May be considered for children and adults traveling to areas of active cholera transmission · 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, and others with relevant occupation or underlying health problems |
| Dengue | Recommended | NHS | Considered for individuals aged 4+ with past dengue infection travelling to risk areas or exposed through work; exceptionally considered 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 · Recommended for all previously unvaccinated travellers |
| Hepatitis B | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old; travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated · Considered for all travellers; recommended for those at increased risk including unprotected sex, exposure to blood/body fluids, healthcare workers, long-stay travellers, contact sports participants, and families adopting children |
| Meningococcal ACWY | Recommended | NHS | Recommended for travellers at increased risk including healthcare workers, visitors to friends and relatives, backpackers, long-stay travellers with close local contact, and those with certain immune or spleen conditions |
| Meningococcal disease | Recommended | CDC | Recommended for travelers 2 months old or older traveling to areas of Sudan in the meningitis belt during dry season (December to June) |
| Polio | Recommended | CDC | Adults with complete childhood series may get a single lifetime booster; unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated travelers should complete series before travel |
| 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 was more than ten 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 |
| Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) | Routine | CDC | All international travelers should be fully vaccinated; early dose for infants 6–11 months |
Last updated 12 May 2026.
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