Recommended vaccinations for Nicaragua
Consensus list of travel vaccinations for Nicaragua, 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 |
| Chikungunya | Recommended | NHS | Consider vaccination for individuals aged 12 years and over travelling to regions with current outbreak, long-term or frequent travellers, or those exposed through work |
| Dengue | Recommended | NHS | Consider vaccination for individuals aged 4 years and older with past dengue infection travelling to risk areas or exposed through work; 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 · Recommended for all previously unvaccinated travellers |
| Hepatitis B | Recommended | CDC | Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old; travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated |
| Rabies | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Consider pre-exposure vaccination for travelers at increased risk due to occupational or recreational activities or difficulty accessing post-exposure prophylaxis · Recommended for travellers at increased risk due to work, limited access to post-exposure treatment, higher risk activities, or long-stay travellers |
| Tetanus | Recommended | NHS | Booster recommended if last dose was more than ten years ago, especially where medical facilities may be limited |
| Tuberculosis (BCG) | Recommended | NHS | Recommended for unvaccinated children under 16 living more than 3 months in Nicaragua and unvaccinated tuberculin skin test-negative individuals at risk due to work |
| 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 vaccine | Routine | CDC | All eligible travelers should be up to date |
| Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) | Routine | CDC | All international travelers should be fully vaccinated; early dose for infants 6–11 months recommended |
| 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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