Recommended vaccinations for Niger
Consensus list of travel vaccinations for Niger, reconciled across the US CDC and UK NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro. Required > Recommended > Routine.
| Vaccine | Category | Sources | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Fever | Required | CDC , NHS | Required for all arriving travelers ≥9 months old; recommended for all travelers ≥9 months old going to areas south of the Sahara Desert · Required for all travellers aged 9 months or over due to risk of yellow fever transmission in parts of Niger; certificate required under International Health Regulations |
| Cholera | Recommended | CDC , NHS | May be considered for children and adults traveling to areas of active cholera transmission in Tahoua and Zinder divisions · Recommended for travellers at increased risk such as humanitarian aid workers, those going to outbreak areas with limited access to safe water and medical care, or others with specific risk factors |
| Dengue | Recommended | NHS | Vaccination can be considered for individuals aged 4 years and older with past dengue infection who are travelling to risk areas or exposed through work; expert advice recommended for others |
| Hepatitis A | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older; infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated · 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 · Recommended for travellers at increased risk including those with unprotected sex, exposure to blood or body fluids, healthcare workers, long-stay travellers, and families adopting children from Niger |
| Meningococcal ACWY | Recommended | NHS | Recommended for travellers at increased risk including healthcare workers, people visiting friends and relatives, long-stay travellers, and those with certain immune system problems; Niger is in the meningitis belt |
| Meningococcal disease | Recommended | CDC | Recommended for travelers 2 months old or older traveling to areas of Niger in the meningitis belt during dry season (December to June) |
| Polio | Recommended | CDC | Adults may receive a single lifetime booster if previously vaccinated; unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated travelers should complete series before travel |
| Rabies | Recommended | CDC | Consider pre-exposure vaccination for travelers at increased 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 vaccine | 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; 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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