Recommended vaccinations for South Sudan
Consensus list of travel vaccinations for South Sudan, reconciled across the US CDC and UK NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro. Required > Recommended > Routine.
| Vaccine | Category | Sources | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Fever | Required | CDC , NHS | Vaccine is required for all arriving travelers ≥9 months old · Required for all travellers aged 9 months or over due to risk of transmission throughout South Sudan; certificate required under International Health Regulations. |
| Cholera | Recommended | CDC | May be considered for children and adults traveling to areas of active cholera transmission |
| 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 | Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages |
| Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) | Recommended | CDC | All international travelers should be fully vaccinated; early dose recommended for infants 6–11 months |
| Meningococcal disease | Recommended | CDC | Recommended for travelers 2 months old or older traveling to areas of South Sudan in the meningitis belt during dry season (December to June) |
| Monkeypox | Recommended | CDC | Recommended for people anticipating high-risk activities during travel to countries with ongoing person-to-person transmission of clade I monkeypox |
| Polio | Recommended | CDC | Adults with complete childhood series may receive a single lifetime booster; unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated travelers should complete series before travel |
| 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 | Recommended as booster if last dose was more than ten 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. |
Last updated 12 May 2026.
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