Senegal Travel Health Guide

Routine vaccines

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines including chickenpox, DTP, flu, MMR, polio, and shingles before every trip.

COVID-19

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

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A vaccination is recommended for all unvaccinated travelers one year and older going to Senegal. Infants 6-11 months should also be vaccinated.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for all unvaccinated travelers of all ages going to Senegal.

Measles

Measles cases are rising worldwide. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated with MMR vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6-11 months.

Polio

Poliovirus has been identified in Senegal in the past year. Adults who were vaccinated as children may need a booster dose. Unvaccinated travelers should complete the polio vaccination series before travel.

Typhoid

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

Chikungunya

Chikungunya vaccination is generally not recommended. Focus on preventing mosquito bites.

Meningococcal disease

Meningococcal vaccination is recommended for travelers 2 months and older going to areas of Senegal that are part of the meningitis belt during the dry season (December to June).

Rabies

Rabid dogs are commonly found in Senegal. Consider pre-exposure rabies vaccination if you'll be doing activities that increase animal exposure risk or may have difficulty accessing medical care.

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for all travelers 9 months and older. It's required for entry if coming from countries with yellow fever risk, including airport transits longer than 12 hours.