Recommended vaccinations for The Gambia
Consensus list of travel vaccinations for The Gambia, reconciled across the US CDC and UK NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro. Required > Recommended > Routine.
| Vaccine | Category | Sources | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Fever | Required | NHS | Certificate required for travellers aged 9 months or over arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission or transiting more than 12 hours through such countries; vaccination recommended for travellers aged 9 months and older |
| Chikungunya | Recommended | NHS | Consider for individuals aged 12 years and over travelling to regions with current outbreak, long-term or frequent travellers to risk areas, or occupational exposure |
| Cholera | Recommended | NHS | 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, or other travellers where vaccination is potentially beneficial |
| Dengue | Recommended | NHS | Consider for individuals aged 4 years and older with past dengue infection travelling to risk areas or occupational exposure; exceptionally considered for those without past infection with expert advice |
| Hepatitis A | Recommended | NHS | Recommended for all previously unvaccinated travellers |
| Hepatitis B | Recommended | NHS | Consider for all travellers; recommended for those at increased risk due to sexual contact, blood exposure, occupational exposure, or high risk of medical procedures |
| Tetanus | Recommended | NHS | Booster recommended if last dose was more than ten years ago for travellers to areas with limited medical facilities |
| Typhoid | Recommended | NHS | Recommended for most travellers, particularly visiting friends and relatives, contact with infected persons, young children, frequent or long-stay travellers, and laboratory personnel |
Last updated 12 May 2026.
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