What vaccinations are mandatory and recommended for Madagascar?
No vaccines are mandatory for Madagascar from Europe. Yellow fever becomes mandatory only if you transit for more than 12 hours in an endemic country. Recommended vaccines include hepatitis A and B, typhoid, rabies, and updated diphtheria-tetanus-poliomyelitis.
Mandatory vaccinations
No vaccine is required to enter Madagascar from Europe, North America, Oceania or Asia.
Yellow fever exception: vaccination becomes mandatory for children over 9 months and unvaccinated adults who have transited more than 12 hours in a country in Africa or South America where yellow fever is endemic.
Recommended vaccinations
- Hepatitis A and B: strongly advised for all travelers
- Diphtheria-tetanus-poliomyelitis: update essential
- Typhoid and rabies: recommended for long stays or in remote areas, particularly with children
Local agency advice
Consult a doctor specializing in tropical medicine 4 to 6 weeks before departure to adapt the recommendations to your itinerary and travel profile.