East Africa
🇸🇴 Vaccines for Somalia
Entry requirements & recommendations for travel to Somalia
One of the most challenging health destinations. Malaria is endemic and antimalarials are essential. Cholera, Hepatitis A, Typhoid, and Meningococcal vaccines are all recommended. Polio vaccination must be current. Medical facilities are extremely limited outside Mogadishu. Most travel advisories advise against all travel.
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 if arriving from endemic country.
💉 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
Cholera
Ongoing outbreak.
💉 2 doses
📅 Book at least 3 weeks before travel
⚡ Effective: 1 week after 2nd dose (1–6 weeks after 1st).
🛡 Protects for: 2 years. Booster if still at risk.
Recommended
Disease risks
- ⚠Malaria (high risk throughout)
- ⚠Cholera (ongoing)
- ⚠Dengue
- ⚠Polio (risk area)
Notes: Most governments advise against all travel. Yellow Fever required from endemic countries. Malaria prophylaxis essential.
Approximate cost per person
Required vaccines
~€74
(~$81)
per person · full courses
Yellow Fever (1 dose)€74 ($81)
Recommended vaccines
~€582
(~$634)
per person · full courses
Hepatitis A (2 doses)€140 ($152)
Typhoid (1 dose)€45 ($49)
Hepatitis B (3 doses)€189 ($207)
Cholera (2 doses)€144 ($156)
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.