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Tokelau Travel Health Guide

Low risk

Tokelau carries a CDC Level 1 travel health notice. No malaria risk. Key travel vaccines: COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B.

Overall risk

Low risk

Malaria

None

Best time to visit

Year-round

Recommended vaccines

Routine Vaccines

Make sure you're up-to-date on all routine vaccines including chickenpox, tetanus, flu, MMR, polio, and shingles before traveling.

Recommended

COVID-19

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

Recommended

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A vaccine is recommended for all travelers to Tokelau. Infants 6-11 months should also get vaccinated.

Recommended

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for all unvaccinated travelers to Tokelau.

Recommended

Measles

Measles cases are rising worldwide. Make sure you're fully vaccinated with MMR vaccine at least 2 weeks before travel. Infants 6-11 months need an early dose.

Recommended

Typhoid

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

Recommended

Rabies

Rabid dogs are uncommon in Tokelau, but rabies vaccines may only be available in larger medical facilities. Consider pre-exposure vaccination if you'll be doing high-risk activities or might have trouble getting treatment quickly.

Situational

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever vaccine is not needed for Tokelau - it's not recommended and not required for entry.

Situational

Disease risks

Emergency numbers

Police

999

Medical / Ambulance

999

Fire

999

U.S. Embassy

+64-4-462-6000

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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.