Low riskAsia · South-Eastern AsiaCocos (Keeling) Islands Travel Health Guide
Low risk
Cocos (Keeling) Islands carries a CDC Level 1 travel health notice. No malaria risk. Key travel vaccines: COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B. Yellow fever vaccine is not needed for disease protection in Cocos Islands, but is required if you're coming from a country with yellow fever risk, including airport layovers over 12 hours. Direct travel from the US does not require vaccination.
Overall risk
Low risk
Malaria
None
Best time to visit
Year-round
Recommended vaccines
Routine Vaccines
Make sure all your routine vaccines are up to date, including chickenpox, tetanus, flu, MMR, polio, and shingles vaccines.
COVID-19
Stay up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines before traveling.
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A vaccine is recommended for all travelers to Cocos Islands. Special dosing may be needed for infants, those with allergies, or high-risk travelers.
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for all unvaccinated travelers to Cocos Islands.
Measles
Measles cases are rising worldwide. Make sure you're fully vaccinated with MMR vaccine at least 2 weeks before travel. Infants 6-11 months need special early dosing.
Typhoid
Typhoid vaccine is recommended for most travelers, especially if you're staying with local families or visiting rural areas.
Rabies
Rabid dogs are uncommon in Cocos Islands, but rabies treatment may only be available in larger medical facilities. Consider pre-exposure vaccination if you'll have animal contact or limited access to medical care.
Yellow Fever
Yellow fever vaccine is not needed for disease protection in Cocos Islands, but is required if you're coming from a country with yellow fever risk, including airport layovers over 12 hours. Direct travel from the US does not require vaccination.
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Build my Trip KitSources: CDC Travelers' Health · WHO International Travel and Health. Last updated 2026-07-31. Health conditions and entry rules change — verify with the CDC, WHO and your destination’s authorities before travel. This page is informational and not a substitute for advice from a travel-medicine provider.