LR flagHigh riskAfrica · Western Africa

Liberia Travel Health Guide

High risk

Liberia carries a CDC Level 2 travel health notice. Malaria risk exists throughout Liberia. Key travel vaccines: COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B. Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for all travelers to Liberia and required if coming from certain countries.

Overall risk

High risk

Malaria

Present

Best time to visit

Year-round

Recommended vaccines

Routine vaccines

Make sure all your routine vaccinations are current before traveling to Liberia.

Recommended

COVID-19

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

Recommended

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A vaccination is recommended for all travelers to Liberia age 1 year and older.

Recommended

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for all unvaccinated travelers to Liberia.

Recommended

Measles

Make sure you are fully vaccinated against measles with MMR vaccine before traveling to Liberia.

Recommended

Polio

Polio vaccination is strongly recommended for travel to Liberia due to recent poliovirus detection.

Recommended

Typhoid

Typhoid vaccination is recommended, especially if visiting rural areas or staying with friends and relatives.

Recommended

Monkeypox

Monkeypox vaccination is recommended if you plan certain high-risk sexual activities while traveling to Liberia.

Situational

Rabies

Consider rabies vaccination if you'll be around animals or in remote areas where medical care may be limited.

Situational

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for all travelers to Liberia and required if coming from certain countries.

Situational

Disease risks

Malaria

Malaria risk exists throughout Liberia. Take antimalarial medication as prescribed by your doctor.

High risk

Traveler's Diarrhea

All areas; limited access to clean water and safe food.

Moderate risk

Malaria risk

Malaria is present in this destination. Prophylaxis medication is recommended.

Malaria risk exists throughout Liberia. Take antimalarial medication as prescribed by your doctor.

Emergency numbers

Police

911

Medical / Ambulance

911

Fire

911

U.S. Embassy

+231-77-677-7000

More country guides

Plan your Liberia trip

Get vaccines, prescriptions and a personalized health plan for Liberia — matched to your itinerary and travelers.

Build my Trip Kit

Sources: 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.