Recommended vaccinations for Somalia

Consensus list of travel vaccinations for Somalia, reconciled across the US CDC and UK NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro. Required > Recommended > Routine.

Vaccine Category Sources Notes
Chikungunya Recommended NHS Consider for travellers aged 12+ to regions with outbreaks or increased risk, long-term or frequent travellers, and exposed workers
Cholera Recommended CDC , NHS Vaccination 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, persons going to outbreak areas with limited access to safe water and medical care, and others with potential benefit
Dengue Recommended NHS Consider for individuals aged 4+ with past dengue infection travelling to risk areas or exposed workers; exceptionally consider 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 due to sexual activity, exposure to blood/body fluids, healthcare work, long-stay, contact sports, or visiting family
Polio Recommended CDC , NHS Adults with complete childhood series may receive a single lifetime booster; unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated travelers should complete series before travel; accelerated schedule for children not fully vaccinated · All travellers should be up to date; booster recommended for travel to poor hygiene settings or close contact with cases if no polio vaccine in past 12 months; consider booster for immunosuppressed if no dose in past 10 years
Rabies Recommended CDC Pre-exposure vaccination considered for travelers at increased risk of exposure or with limited access to post-exposure prophylaxis
Tetanus Recommended NHS Booster recommended if last dose >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 visiting friends and relatives, young children, frequent or long-stay travellers, and laboratory personnel
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; 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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