Recommended vaccinations for Benin
Consensus list of travel vaccinations for Benin, reconciled across the US CDC and UK NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro. Required > Recommended > Routine.
| Vaccine | Category | Sources | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Fever | Required | CDC , NHS | Vaccine is required for all arriving travelers 9 months old and older. · Proof of vaccination required for all travellers aged 9 months or over under International Health Regulations |
| Chikungunya | Recommended | NHS | Recommended for individuals aged 12 years and over travelling to regions with current outbreak, long-term or frequent travellers, or occupational exposure |
| Cholera | Recommended | NHS | 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, or other travellers where vaccination is considered beneficial |
| Dengue | Recommended | NHS | Considered for individuals aged 4 years and older with past dengue infection travelling to risk areas or occupational exposure; 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; special considerations for travelers over 40, immunocompromised, or with chronic conditions departing in less than 2 weeks. · Recommended for all previously unvaccinated travellers |
| Hepatitis B | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages traveling to Benin. · Considered for all travellers; recommended for those at increased risk due to sexual activity, occupational exposure, medical procedures, long-stay travellers, contact sports participants, or visiting families |
| Meningococcal disease | Recommended | CDC | Recommended for travelers 2 months old or older traveling to areas of Benin in the meningitis belt during the 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; accelerated schedule for children not fully vaccinated. |
| Rabies | Recommended | CDC | Consider pre-exposure vaccination for travelers at increased risk of exposure to potentially rabid animals or who may have difficulty accessing post-exposure prophylaxis. |
| Tetanus | Recommended | NHS | Booster recommended if last dose was more than ten years ago, especially if 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; includes early dose for infants 6–11 months. |
Last updated 12 May 2026.
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