Equatorial Guinea Travel Health Guide

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 Equatorial Guinea age 1 year and older, including infants 6-11 months.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for all unvaccinated travelers to Equatorial Guinea.

Measles

Measles cases are rising worldwide. Make sure you're fully vaccinated with MMR vaccine at least 2 weeks before travel, including early vaccination for infants 6-11 months.

Typhoid

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

Rabies

Rabid dogs are commonly found in Equatorial Guinea. Consider pre-exposure rabies vaccination if you'll be doing activities with animal exposure risk or may have difficulty accessing treatment quickly.

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever vaccine is recommended for all travelers 9 months and older. It's required for entry if coming from countries with yellow fever risk, but not required if traveling directly from the US.