West Africa
🇬🇳 Vaccines for Guinea
Entry requirements & recommendations for travel to Guinea
Guinea requires Yellow Fever vaccination for entry — a firm requirement. Malaria is endemic at high risk throughout the country, making antimalarial medication essential for any visit. Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Hepatitis B, and Rabies are also recommended. Guinea was at the centre of the 2014-2016 West African Ebola outbreak, one of the largest in history, and while no active outbreak is ongoing, this history is part of the country's recent context and underscores the importance of checking current health advisories before travel. Tourism infrastructure is minimal, with the country rarely visited compared to neighbours. Healthcare in Conakry is the best available but still very limited.
Medical disclaimer: This is general information only — not personal medical advice. Requirements and risks change. Always consult a qualified travel health clinic before departure.
Required for entry
Yellow Fever
Certificate required for entry.
💉 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.
💉 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
Disease risks
- ⚠Malaria (high risk)
- ⚠Yellow Fever
- ⚠Ebola (historical outbreaks)
- ⚠Lassa Fever
Approximate cost per person
Required vaccines
~€74
(~$81)
per person · full courses
Yellow Fever (1 dose)€74 ($81)
Recommended vaccines
~€438
(~$478)
per person · full courses
Hepatitis A (2 doses)€140 ($152)
Typhoid (1 dose)€45 ($49)
Hepatitis B (3 doses)€189 ($207)
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.