Recommended vaccinations for Ghana
Consensus list of travel vaccinations for Ghana, 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 or older · Required for all travellers over 9 months of age due to risk of transmission throughout Ghana; certificate required under International Health Regulations. |
| Chikungunya | Recommended | NHS | Recommended for some travellers aged 12 years and over who are travelling to outbreak regions, long-term or frequent travellers, or exposed through work. |
| Cholera | Recommended | CDC , NHS | May be considered for children and adults traveling to areas of active cholera transmission in Ghana · Recommended for travellers at increased risk such as humanitarian aid workers or those going to outbreak areas with limited access to safe water and medical care. |
| Dengue | Recommended | NHS | Considered for individuals aged 4 years and older with past dengue infection travelling to risk areas or exposed through work; exceptionally considered for others 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 due to transmission through contaminated food and water. |
| Hepatitis B | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages · Considered for all travellers; recommended for those at increased risk due to sexual contact, exposure to blood or body fluids, or medical procedures. |
| Meningococcal disease | Recommended | CDC | Recommended for travelers 2 months old or older traveling to areas of Ghana in the meningitis belt during dry season (December to June) |
| Monkeypox | Recommended | CDC | Recommended for people anticipating certain sexual activities during travel to Ghana |
| Rabies | Recommended | CDC | Consider pre-exposure vaccination for travelers at risk of exposure to potentially rabid animals or with limited access to post-exposure prophylaxis |
| Tetanus | Recommended | NHS | Recommended as per UK schedule; booster recommended if last dose was more than 10 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 those 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 |
| 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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