Niger 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 before traveling.

COVID-19

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

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A vaccination is recommended for all unvaccinated travelers one year and older. Infants 6-11 months should also be vaccinated. Special arrangements may be needed for those with allergies or certain medical conditions.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for all unvaccinated travelers of any age going to Niger.

Measles

All international travelers should be fully vaccinated with MMR vaccine at least two weeks before travel. Infants 6-11 months need an early dose. Measles cases are rising worldwide.

Polio

Polio vaccination is important as poliovirus has been identified in Niger. Adults may need a booster dose, and unvaccinated travelers need a complete series before travel. Children may need an accelerated schedule.

Typhoid

Typhoid vaccination is recommended for most travelers to Niger, especially if you're staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever vaccination is required for entry into Niger for all travelers 9 months and older. It's recommended if you're going to areas south of the Sahara Desert, but not needed if your travel is limited to the Sahara Desert areas.

Cholera

Cholera vaccination may be considered if traveling to Tahoua or Zinder divisions where active transmission is occurring. Cholera is rare in travelers, and avoiding unsafe food and water helps prevent infection.

Meningococcal Disease

Meningococcal vaccination is recommended for travelers 2 months and older going to areas of Niger that are part of the meningitis belt, especially during the dry season from December to June.

Rabies

Consider rabies pre-exposure vaccination if you'll be doing activities that increase risk of animal exposure or if you might have difficulty getting prompt medical care. Rabid dogs are commonly found in Niger, and rabies vaccines may only be available in larger medical facilities.