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🇬🇭 Vaccines for Ghana

Entry requirements & recommendations for travel to Ghana

Yellow Fever required for entry. Malaria is endemic and antimalarials are essential. Hepatitis A, Typhoid, and Meningococcal vaccines are all recommended. Rabies worth considering for longer stays.

Medical disclaimer: This is general information only — not personal medical advice. Requirements and risks change. Always consult a qualified travel health clinic before departure.
⚠️ Active outbreak — 2026: An outbreak of clade II monkeypox has been confirmed in Ghana. CDC Level 2 advisory in effect. Mpox spreads through close physical contact. Vaccination is available — discuss with your travel clinic before travel.
Required for entry
Yellow Fever
Certificate required for all travellers over 9 months.
💉 1 dose (lifetime)
📅 Book at least 3 weeks before travel
⚡ Effective: 10 days after vaccination. Certificate valid for life.
🛡 Protects for: Lifetime (single dose).
Required for entry
Recommended by WHO & CDC
Hepatitis A
Food and water contamination risk.
💉 2 doses
📅 Book at least 4 weeks before travel
⚡ Effective: 2 weeks after 1st dose. Full protection after 2nd dose (6–12 months later).
🛡 Protects for: 1st dose ~1 yr. 2nd dose: lifetime.
Recommended
Typhoid
Contaminated food and water.
💉 1 dose
📅 Book at least 3 weeks before travel
⚡ Effective: 2 weeks after vaccination.
🛡 Protects for: 3–5 years. Booster recommended if re-exposure.
Recommended
Hepatitis B
Blood and sexual contact.
💉 3 doses
📅 Book at least 26 weeks before travel
⚡ Effective: After full 3-dose course. Accelerated 3-week schedule available — ask your clinic.
🛡 Protects for: Lifetime after full course.
Recommended
Rabies
Animal bites risk.
💉 3 doses
📅 Book at least 5 weeks before travel
⚡ Effective: After 3rd dose. 2nd dose 7 days after 1st, 3rd dose 21 days after 1st.
🛡 Protects for: Pre-exposure reduces post-bite treatment needed. Boosters based on blood tests.
Recommended
Disease risks
  • ⚠Malaria (high risk throughout)
  • ⚠Yellow Fever
  • ⚠Dengue
  • ⚠Cholera (periodic outbreaks)
Notes: Yellow Fever certificate required. Malaria prophylaxis essential.
Approximate cost per person
Required vaccines
~€74
(~$81)
per person · full courses
Yellow Fever (1 dose)€74 ($81)
Recommended vaccines
~€711
(~$775)
per person · full courses
Hepatitis A (2 doses)€140 ($152)
Typhoid (1 dose)€45 ($49)
Hepatitis B (3 doses)€189 ($207)
Rabies (3 doses)€273 ($297)
Malaria tablets (4 weeks) (1 dose)€64 ($70)

💡 Approximate figures based on private European travel clinic rates (April 2026). Actual costs vary by clinic and country. Not all recommended vaccines will apply to every trip — discuss your specific itinerary with a travel health clinic.

Often combined with
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When to book

Book 6–8 weeks before travel. Yellow Fever certificate must be 10 days old on arrival. Malaria tablets need to start before travel. Other vaccines 2–4 weeks before departure.

Common questions
Do I need Yellow Fever vaccine for Ghana?
Yes. Required for all travellers regardless of origin. Must carry the International Certificate of Vaccination (yellow booklet), at least 10 days old on arrival.
Do I need malaria tablets for Ghana?
Yes. Malaria is endemic throughout Ghana including Accra. Antimalarials are essential for all visits.
What other vaccines are needed for Ghana?
Meningococcal, Hepatitis A, and Typhoid are recommended. Ghana is in the meningitis belt. Rabies worth considering for longer stays.
Is water safe in Ghana?
No. Do not drink tap water. Use bottled water. Hepatitis A and Typhoid vaccination is essential.

Data based on WHO International Travel and Health and CDC Yellow Book 2026. Last verified: May 2026. Always verify current requirements with a travel health clinic before departure.