Recommended vaccinations for Mauritius
Consensus list of travel vaccinations for Mauritius, 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 1 year or over arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission as defined by the Government of Mauritius |
| Chikungunya | Recommended | NHS | Recommended for some travellers aged 12 years and over who are travelling to regions with a current outbreak, long-term or frequent travellers, or those exposed through work |
| Dengue | Recommended | NHS | Recommended for some travellers aged 4 years and older who have had dengue infection in the past and are 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 going to Mauritius; infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated; special considerations for travelers over 40, immunocompromised, or with chronic conditions · Recommended for travellers at increased risk such as those staying with local population, frequent/long-stay travellers to areas with poor sanitation, adventure travellers, those with medical conditions, men who have sex with men, people who inject drugs, occupational exposure, or during outbreaks |
| Hepatitis B | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages traveling to Mauritius · Could be considered for all travellers; recommended for those at increased risk due to activities, medical history, occupational exposure, long-stay travellers, contact sports participants, or families adopting children from Mauritius |
| Rabies | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Consider pre-exposure vaccination if performing activities with increased risk of exposure to potentially rabid animals or if prompt access to post-exposure prophylaxis may be difficult · Risk is low; vaccination recommended for travellers with increased risk such as certain occupations or activities involving bats; prompt post-exposure treatment advised for any bites or scratches |
| Tetanus | Recommended | NHS | Recommended for most travellers; booster recommended if last dose was more than ten years ago, especially if medical facilities may be limited |
| Typhoid | Recommended | CDC | Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas |
| 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 |
Last updated 12 May 2026.
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