Recommended vaccinations for Ethiopia
Consensus list of travel vaccinations for Ethiopia, 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 9 months arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission or transiting more than 12 hours through such countries |
| Chikungunya | Recommended | NHS | Consider for travellers aged 12+ to regions with current outbreak, long-term or frequent travellers, or those exposed through work |
| Cholera | Recommended | CDC , NHS | 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 or travellers to outbreak areas with limited access to safe water and medical care |
| Dengue | Recommended | NHS | Consider for individuals aged 4+ with past dengue infection travelling to risk areas or exposed through work; exceptionally 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 · Recommended for travellers at increased risk including those with unprotected sex, exposure to blood/body fluids, long-stay travellers, and families adopting children |
| Malaria prophylaxis | Recommended | CDC | Prescription medicine recommended for travelers to areas <2,500 m elevation including Addis Ababa; options include Atovaquone-proguanil, doxycycline, mefloquine, tafenoquine |
| Measles (MMR) | Recommended | CDC | All international travelers should be fully vaccinated; early dose for infants 6–11 months |
| Meningococcal disease | Recommended | CDC | Recommended for travelers 2 months old or older traveling to meningitis belt areas during dry season (December to June) |
| Monkeypox | Recommended | CDC | Recommended for travelers anticipating high-risk activities in countries with ongoing transmission |
| Polio | Recommended | CDC | Adults with complete childhood series may get a single lifetime booster; unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated travelers should complete series; accelerated schedule for children not fully vaccinated |
| 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 |
| COVID-19 | Routine | CDC | All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines |
| 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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