Samoa Travel Vaccines — What You Need in 2026
Moderate riskMalaria Risk
none
Yellow Fever Certificate
No
Recommended Vaccines
2
Recommended Vaccines
Hepatitis A
Allow 2 weeks before travel
Typhoid
Allow 2 weeks before travel
Routine Vaccines to Keep Up to Date
Other Health Risks
- Dengue
- Zika
- Chikungunya
Travel Health Summary
Samoa's health risk profile is typical of the South Pacific: no malaria, but periodic dengue outbreaks and ongoing chikungunya and Zika risk from Aedes mosquitoes, with case numbers that can spike sharply during and after the wet season (November–April). The main hospital, Tupua Tamasese Meaole in Apia, covers routine care, but serious trauma or complex medical issues typically require evacuation to New Zealand or Australia, so evacuation-inclusive travel insurance is worth checking before you go. Samoa's relative geographic isolation also means prescription medication availability can be limited — bring what you need for the full trip rather than expecting to restock locally.
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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