Central African Republic Travel Health Guide

Routine Vaccines

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines including chickenpox, diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis, flu, measles-mumps-rubella, polio, and shingles.

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A vaccine is recommended for all unvaccinated travelers one year and older. Infants 6-11 months should also be vaccinated.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for all unvaccinated travelers of any age going to Central African Republic.

Measles

All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with MMR vaccine, including early doses for infants 6-11 months.

Polio

Polio vaccine is recommended as poliovirus has been identified in Central African Republic. Adults may need a booster dose, unvaccinated travelers need complete series.

Typhoid

Typhoid vaccine is recommended for most travelers, especially if staying with friends/relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever vaccine is both recommended by CDC and required for entry into Central African Republic for all travelers 9 months and older.

Cholera

Cholera vaccine is not recommended as there is no longer active cholera transmission in Central African Republic.

Meningococcal Disease

Meningococcal vaccine is recommended for travelers 2 months and older going to meningitis belt areas during dry season (December to June).

Monkeypox

Monkeypox vaccine is recommended for people planning high-risk sexual activities. Get first dose at least 6 weeks before travel if possible.

Rabies

Rabies pre-exposure vaccination should be considered based on your planned activities and access to medical care. Rabid dogs are commonly found in Central African Republic.