Recommended vaccinations for French Guiana
Consensus list of travel vaccinations for French Guiana, reconciled across the US CDC and UK NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro. Required > Recommended > Routine.
| Vaccine | Category | Sources | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Fever | Required | NHS | Required for all travellers aged 1 year or over due to risk of yellow fever transmission throughout the country; certificate required under International Health Regulations. |
| Chikungunya | Recommended | NHS | Recommended for individuals aged 12 years and over travelling to regions with current outbreaks, long-term or frequent travellers, or those exposed through work. |
| Dengue | Recommended | NHS | Can be considered for individuals aged 4 years and older with past dengue infection who are travelling to risk areas or exposed through work; exceptionally considered for others with expert advice. |
| Hepatitis A | Recommended | NHS | Recommended for all previously unvaccinated travellers due to transmission through contaminated food and water. |
| Hepatitis B | Recommended | NHS | Recommended for travellers at increased risk due to activities or medical history, including unprotected sex, exposure to blood, long-stay travellers, and those participating in contact sports. |
| Tetanus | Recommended | NHS | Recommended as booster if last dose was more than ten years ago, especially where medical facilities may be limited. |
| Typhoid | Recommended | NHS | Recommended for most travellers, particularly those visiting friends and relatives, young children, frequent or long-stay travellers, and laboratory personnel. |
Last updated 12 May 2026.
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