The following travel vaccinations are recommended when traveling to Zambia, based on historical disease patterns in that country.
They represent the typical diseases endemic or prevalent in Zambia for which there are highly effective vaccines available offering strong protection against the disease.
There are may be other diseases which are prevalent in Zambia but which are not shown here because either there are no vaccines available to combat the disease, or because the vaccines available are not highly effective in protecting travelers from the disease.
In these cases, other travel health protection measures should be followed. Please click on the "Read More" links to the right of each travel disease listed below to find out more about these other travel health precautionary measures while traveling to Zambia.
In addition to the typical or endemic disease pattern information presented here, please check the
Global Travel Alerts and Travel Health Advisories page which contains the latest information on any current outbreaks that may be occurring in Zambia.
In addition to reading the vaccination recommendations for Zambia on this page, booking a consultation appointment with your local travel clinic or nearest immunization center will help ensure you are aware of all the vaccination requirements and other health precautions advised while traveling to Zambia.
CDC Vaccination Recommendations for Zambia in Central Africa
Recommended for all unvaccinated people traveling to or working in countries with an intermediate or high level of hepatitis A virus infection where exposure might occur through food or water. Cases of travel-related hepatitis A can also occur in travelers to developing countries with "standard" tourist itineraries, accommodations, and food consumption behaviors.
Recommended for all unvaccinated persons traveling to or working in countries with intermediate to high levels of endemic HBV transmission, especially those who might be exposed to blood or body fluids, have sexual contact with the local population, or be exposed through medical treatment (e.g., for an accident).
Recommended for travelers spending a lot of time outdoors, especially in rural areas, involved in activities such as bicycling, camping, or hiking. Also recommended for travelers with significant occupational risks (such as veterinarians), for long-term travelers and expatriates living in areas with a significant risk of exposure, and for travelers involved in any activities that might bring them into direct contact with bats, carnivores, and other mammals. Children are considered at higher risk because they tend to play with animals, may receive more severe bites, or may not report bites.
Recommended for all unvaccinated people traveling to or working in Zambia, especially if staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities, villages, or rural areas where exposure might occur through food or water.
For more information on travel health risks and vaccination recommendations while traveling to Zambia,
please see the
CDC website entry for Zambia.