What vaccinations are mandatory and recommended for Ethiopia?
For Ethiopia, mandatory vaccines are hepatitis A and yellow fever. The Pasteur Institute also recommends hepatitis B, meningitis, rabies, and typhoid depending on your trip duration. Antimalarial protection is required in certain areas.
Mandatory vaccines
- Hepatitis A : mandatory for all travelers
- Yellow fever : mandatory, international certificate required upon entry
Vaccines recommended by the Pasteur Institute
Depending on the duration and conditions of your trip :
- Hepatitis B : for extended or high-risk stays
- Meningitis : particularly recommended
- Rabies : in case of contact with animals
- Typhoid : depending on the hygiene conditions expected
Malaria protection
Certain Ethiopian areas present a risk of malaria. Protection against mosquito bites is essential : repellents, long clothing, mosquito nets. A preventive treatment may be prescribed depending on the regions visited.
Key points to remember
Consult an international vaccination center 4 to 6 weeks before departure for a personalized assessment and an update of universal vaccines (DTP, MMR).