What are the mandatory and recommended vaccines for a trip to Tanzania?
No vaccine is mandatory for French travellers to Tanzania following the removal of the yellow fever certificate requirement. However, several vaccines remain strongly recommended: yellow fever, hepatitis A and B, typhoid, DTCP, plus antimalarial treatment.
Mandatory vaccines
Following the relaxation of requirements, no vaccine is mandatory for European travelers going to Tanzania. The yellow fever vaccination certificate now only concerns nationals of sub-Saharan African countries.
Strongly recommended vaccines
- Yellow fever: although not mandatory, this vaccine is still strongly advised
- Hepatitis A and B: protection against foodborne and bloodborne infections
- Typhoid: recommended for all stays
- DTCP (Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis-Poliomyelitis): booster update
- Antimalarial treatment: essential, to begin before departure
Key takeaways
Consult a doctor or international vaccination center at least 4 to 6 weeks before your departure to establish a vaccination schedule adapted to your profile and your itinerary in Tanzania.