Recommended vaccinations for Taiwan
Consensus list of travel vaccinations for Taiwan, 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 current outbreak, long-term/frequent travellers, or occupational exposure |
| Dengue | Recommended | NHS | Consider for travellers aged 4+ with past dengue infection travelling to risk areas or occupational exposure; expert advice needed if no past infection |
| Hepatitis A | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Taiwan; infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated; special considerations for travelers over 40, immunocompromised, or with chronic medical conditions departing in less than 2 weeks · 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 of all ages traveling to Taiwan · Consider for all travellers; recommended for those with increased risk due to sexual activity, injecting drug use, occupational exposure, medical procedures, long-stay, contact sports, or adopting children |
| Japanese Encephalitis | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Recommended for travelers moving to endemic areas, spending long periods (a month or more), or frequently traveling to areas with Japanese encephalitis; consider vaccination for shorter stays with increased risk activities · Consider for travellers residing or staying ≥1 month in endemic areas May–Oct, frequent travellers, uncertain itinerary, occupational exposure, or short exposure with increased risk activities |
| Rabies | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Consider pre-exposure vaccination if performing activities with increased risk of exposure to potentially rabid animals or if prompt access to post-exposure prophylaxis might be difficult · Consider for travellers with increased risk activities or longer stay despite low risk in Taiwan; prompt post-exposure treatment advised |
| Tetanus | Recommended | NHS | Recommended for most travellers; booster if last dose >10 years ago especially if medical facilities limited |
| COVID-19 vaccine | 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 against measles with MMR, including an 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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