Recommended vaccinations for Philippines
Consensus list of travel vaccinations for Philippines, reconciled across the US CDC and UK NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro. Required > Recommended > Routine.
| Vaccine | Category | Sources | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Fever | Required | NHS | Certificate required for travellers arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission or transiting >12 hours through such countries; no risk in Philippines itself |
| Chikungunya | Recommended | CDC , NHS | May be considered for people traveling or moving to the Philippines if planning to stay for an extended period (6 months or more) · Consider for travellers aged 12+ to regions with current outbreak, long-term or frequent travellers, or occupational exposure |
| Cholera | Recommended | CDC , NHS | May be considered for children and adults traveling to areas of active cholera transmission · Recommended for those at increased risk such as humanitarian aid workers or travellers to outbreak areas with limited access to safe water and medical care |
| Dengue | Recommended | NHS | Consider for individuals aged 4+ with past dengue infection travelling to risk areas or occupational exposure; exceptionally 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 , NHS | Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages · Consider for all travellers; recommended for those at increased risk including unprotected sex, occupational exposure, long-stay travellers, contact sports participants, and families adopting children |
| Japanese Encephalitis | Recommended | CDC | Recommended for travelers moving to or spending long periods (a month or more) in endemic areas; consider for travelers spending less than a month with increased risk activities |
| Rabies | Recommended | CDC | Consider pre-exposure vaccination for travelers with increased risk of exposure or difficulty accessing post-exposure prophylaxis |
| Tetanus | Recommended | NHS | Booster recommended if last dose >10 years ago for travel to areas with limited medical facilities |
| 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, especially 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 recommended 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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