Recommended vaccinations for Australia
Consensus list of travel vaccinations for Australia, reconciled across the US CDC and UK NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro. Required > Recommended > Routine.
| Vaccine | Category | Sources | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Fever | Required | NHS | Certificate required for travellers over 1 year arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission or transiting more than 12 hours through such countries; no risk of transmission in Australia |
| Hepatitis B | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to Australia. Unvaccinated travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling. · Recommended for some travellers at increased risk including those with unprotected sex, exposure to blood/body fluids, healthcare workers, long-stay travellers, contact sports participants, and families adopting children from Australia |
| Japanese Encephalitis | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Recommended for travelers moving to or spending long periods (a month or more) in areas with Japanese encephalitis (Murray River, Outer Torres Strait Islands). Consider vaccination for shorter stays with increased risk activities. · Consider for travellers residing in or staying one month or more in JE-endemic areas during transmission season, frequent travellers to affected areas, uncertain itineraries, or occupational exposure |
| Polio | Recommended | NHS | All travellers should have completed polio vaccination according to UK schedule or national programme; no certificate requirement |
| 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. · Pre-exposure vaccination recommended for those at increased risk due to work or activities involving bats; consider for others with increased exposure risk |
| Tetanus | Recommended | NHS | Recommended for most travellers; booster recommended if last dose was more than 10 years ago, especially where medical facilities may be limited |
| 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 against measles with MMR vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months. |
Last updated 12 May 2026.
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