Recommended vaccinations for Kenya
Consensus list of travel vaccinations for Kenya, reconciled across the US CDC and UK NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro. Required > Recommended > Routine.
| Vaccine | Category | Sources | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Fever | Required | NHS | Required for travellers over 1 year arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission |
| Chikungunya | Recommended | NHS | Consider for individuals aged 12+ 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 potentially beneficial |
| Dengue | Recommended | NHS | Consider for individuals aged 4+ 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 younger than 60 years old; travelers 60 years and older may also get vaccinated before traveling · Consider for all travellers; recommended for those at increased risk due to sexual activity, occupational exposure, medical procedures, long-stay, contact sports, or adopting children from Kenya |
| Malaria | Recommended | CDC | CDC recommends chemoprophylaxis for travelers to certain areas of Kenya below 2,500 m elevation; no chemoprophylaxis recommended for highly urbanized central Nairobi (insect bite precautions only) |
| Meningococcal disease | Recommended | CDC | Recommended for travelers 2 months old or older traveling to areas of Kenya that are part of the meningitis belt during the dry season (December to June) |
| Monkeypox | Recommended | CDC | Recommended for people anticipating high-risk activities during travel to countries with ongoing person-to-person transmission of clade I monkeypox |
| Rabies | Recommended | CDC | Recommended for travelers with occupational or recreational risk of exposure to potentially rabid animals or who might 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 |
| 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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