South Sudan 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 traveling.

COVID-19

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

Hepatitis A

Get hepatitis A vaccine if you haven't been vaccinated. Infants 6-11 months should also get vaccinated.

Hepatitis B

Get hepatitis B vaccine if you haven't been vaccinated, regardless of your age.

Measles

Get MMR vaccine at least 2 weeks before travel. Infants 6-11 months should get an early dose.

Polio

Polio vaccine is important as poliovirus has been found in South Sudan. Adults may need a booster; unvaccinated travelers need the complete vaccine series.

Typhoid

Get typhoid vaccine, especially if staying with friends/relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever vaccine is both recommended and required for entry to South Sudan for all travelers 9 months and older.

Cholera

Cholera vaccination may be recommended for some travelers as there is widespread active cholera transmission in South Sudan. Practice good food and water safety.

Meningococcal Disease

Get meningococcal vaccine if traveling to meningitis belt areas of South Sudan during dry season (December-June).

Monkeypox

Monkeypox vaccine is recommended if you plan certain high-risk activities. Get vaccinated at least 6 weeks before travel if possible.

Rabies

Consider rabies vaccine before travel as infected dogs are common and treatment may be hard to find. Consult with a healthcare provider about pre-exposure vaccination.