Somalia Travel Vaccines — What You Need in 2026

High risk

Malaria Risk

widespread

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-19Hepatitis BPolio

Other Health Risks

  • Active conflict — most governments advise against all travel
  • Malaria
  • Cholera
  • Polio (active transmission)

Travel Health Summary

Ongoing security concerns affect most regions; malaria risk is present, and healthcare access is very limited outside Mogadishu.

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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