Recommended vaccinations for Liberia
Consensus list of travel vaccinations for Liberia, reconciled across the US CDC and UK NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro. Required > Recommended > Routine.
| Vaccine | Category | Sources | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Fever | Required | NHS | Certificate required for travellers aged 9 months or over; vaccination recommended for travellers aged 9 months and older due to risk throughout the country |
| Chikungunya | Recommended | NHS | Recommended for some travellers; vaccination not usually recommended but can be considered for individuals aged 12 years and older after risk assessment |
| Cholera | Recommended | NHS | 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 | Can be considered for individuals aged 4 years and older with past dengue infection who are travelling to risk areas or exposed through work; exceptional consideration for others after expert advice |
| Hepatitis A | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Liberia. Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated; dose does not count toward routine series. 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 Liberia. · Recommended for travellers at increased risk due to activities or medical history; vaccination could be considered for all travellers |
| Malaria | Recommended | CDC | Travelers going to Liberia should take prescription medicine to prevent malaria; start before, during, and after trip. Recommended chemoprophylaxis includes atovaquone-proguanil, doxycycline, mefloquine, tafenoquine. |
| Monkeypox | Recommended | CDC | Recommended for people anticipating certain sexual activities during travel to Liberia with ongoing clade II monkeypox transmission. |
| Rabies | Recommended | CDC | Consider pre-exposure vaccination if performing activities with risk of exposure to potentially rabid animals or if prompt post-exposure prophylaxis access may be difficult. |
| 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 against measles with MMR, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months. |
Last updated 12 May 2026.
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