Recommended vaccinations for Palau
Consensus list of travel vaccinations for Palau, reconciled across the US CDC and UK NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro. Required > Recommended > Routine.
| Vaccine | Category | Sources | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dengue | Recommended | NHS | Recommended for some travellers; vaccination considered for those aged 4+ with past dengue infection traveling to risk areas or exposed through work |
| Hepatitis A | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Palau; 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 including those staying with local population, frequent/long-stay travellers, adventure travellers, and those with medical conditions or occupational exposure |
| Hepatitis B | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages traveling to Palau · Considered for all travellers; recommended for those at increased risk due to sexual activity, injecting drug use, occupational exposure, medical procedures, long-stay, contact sports, or adopting children |
| Measles | Recommended | CDC | All international travelers should be fully vaccinated with MMR, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months |
| Rabies | Recommended | CDC , NHS | Consider pre-exposure vaccination if performing activities with risk of exposure to potentially rabid animals or if prompt access to post-exposure prophylaxis may be difficult · Recommended for those at increased risk due to work or activities involving bats; pre-exposure vaccination simplifies post-exposure treatment |
| Tetanus | Recommended | NHS | Recommended for most travellers; booster if last dose >10 years ago especially where medical facilities may be limited |
| Tuberculosis (BCG) | Recommended | NHS | Recommended for unvaccinated children under 16 living >3 months in Palau and unvaccinated tuberculin-negative individuals at occupational risk |
| Typhoid | Recommended | CDC | Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas |
| COVID-19 vaccine | Routine | CDC | All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines |
| 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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