Mauritania Travel Vaccines — What You Need in 2026
High riskMalaria Risk
regional
Yellow Fever Certificate
No
Recommended Vaccines
4
Recommended Vaccines
Hepatitis A
Allow 2 weeks before travel
Typhoid
Allow 2 weeks before travel
Meningococcal
Allow 2 weeks before travel
Rabies
Allow 4 weeks before travel
Routine Vaccines to Keep Up to Date
MMRDTPCOVID-19
Other Health Risks
- Malaria (southern regions)
- Security risks in northern/eastern border regions
- Extreme heat
Travel Health Summary
Yellow fever vaccination may be required depending on entry point, and malaria risk is present in southern regions bordering Senegal and Mali.
This page is for general information only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified travel-health professional before booking vaccines or travelling.
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