Djibouti Travel Health Guide

Routine Vaccines

Make sure all routine vaccinations are current before travel, including chickenpox, tetanus, flu, MMR, polio, and shingles vaccines.

COVID-19

Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations before traveling.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A vaccination recommended for all unvaccinated travelers over 1 year old. Special dosing for infants and high-risk travelers.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B vaccination recommended for all unvaccinated travelers regardless of age.

Measles

MMR vaccination required for all travelers due to rising measles cases worldwide. Infants 6-11 months need early vaccination.

Polio

Polio vaccination essential due to poliovirus presence in Djibouti. Adults may need booster shot, unvaccinated travelers need complete series.

Typhoid

Typhoid vaccination recommended, especially if visiting rural areas or staying with local families.

Chikungunya

Vaccination not generally recommended - focus on preventing mosquito bites instead.

Rabies

Consider rabies vaccination if you'll be around animals or in rural areas where treatment may not be readily available.

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever vaccination not needed for disease protection but required for entry if traveling from countries with yellow fever risk, including airport layovers over 12 hours.