Madagascar

Madagascar

1. Country Information

  • Continent: Africa
  • Region: East Africa

2. Mandatory Vaccinations

Yellow Fever – Travel from countries with yellow fever (YF) transmission risk: vaccination is required for travellers aged ≥9 months; this also applies if the transit includes a stay of more than 12 hours at the airport or a transfer in a country with a risk of yellow fever transmission.

  • COVID-19
  • Chikungunya
  • Hepatitis A and B
  • Rabies (in contact with animals)
  • Typhoid

4. Routine Vaccinations

  • Diphtheria
  • Tetanus
  • Whooping cough
  • Chickenpox
  • Influenza
  • Measles
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Poliomyelitis
  • Shingles

5. Special Notes

  • Malaria: Risk of malaria throughout the country; antimalarial prophylaxis is required.
  • Chikungunya and dengue: Risk of mosquito-borne diseases; use protection measures.
  • Plague: Risk of plague in some regions; avoid contact with rodents.
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