Côte d'Ivoire
West Africa · Updated April 2026
For most travellers to Côte d'Ivoire, CDC recommends being up to date on routine vaccines plus hepatitis A and hepatitis B, and proof of yellow fever vaccination is required for entry. Depending on your itinerary, chikungunya, cholera, meningococcal, rabies and typhoid vaccines may also be advised. The whole country carries year-round malaria risk, so antimalarial medication is recommended. See a travel health clinic 4–6 weeks before departure.
Malaria risk is present in all regions year-round.
Required for entry
Recommended for most travellers
CDC advises these for all visitors to Côte d'Ivoire.
Hepatitis A
A contagious liver infection spread through contaminated food and water. Most travellers to regions with less reliable sanitation should get this vaccine.
Two doses at 0 and 6–12 months. Over 90% of people develop protective antibodies within a month of the first dose, so one dose is usually enough for the trip itself. No booster needed after the full series.
Blood & Body FluidsHepatitis B
A liver infection spread through blood, sexual contact, and contaminated medical or cosmetic equipment. Recommended for most travellers, especially those with longer stays or possible medical exposure.
The full series is three doses over 6 months. An accelerated 4-dose schedule (0, 7, 21 days, 12 months) is available when combined with Hepatitis A. Partial protection starts after the first dose.
Recommended for some travellers
Depends on your itinerary, activities, duration, or health.
Chikungunya
A mosquito-borne virus causing sudden fever and severe joint pain. Symptoms usually resolve in 7–10 days but can linger for months.
Cholera
A bacterial infection spread through contaminated water, causing severe diarrhoea. Rare in travellers but worth considering for aid workers or travel to areas with active outbreaks.
Meningococcal
A bacterial infection spread through close contact that can cause meningitis. Required for pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for Hajj or Umrah, and advised for parts of the African meningitis belt during the dry season.
Rabies
A fatal viral disease spread through the bite or scratch of an infected animal — most often dogs, bats, or monkeys. Pre-travel vaccination simplifies treatment after exposure.
Typhoid
A bacterial infection spread through food and water contaminated with the faeces of an infected person. Risk is higher in rural areas and when eating with locals.
Malaria
Not a vaccineMalaria risk is present in all regions year-round, with chloroquine-resistant P. falciparum predominating; CDC recommends antimalarial medication for travellers.
Food & water safety
Moderate riskExercise food and water precautions, particularly in rural areas and budget accommodation. Bottled or treated water is advisable. Avoid raw shellfish and salads washed in tap water. Choose cooked food served hot.
Routine vaccines to be up to date on
CDC advises every international traveller to have these current.
Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
Polio
Flu (Influenza)
Chickenpox (Varicella)
Shingles
COVID-19
Entry requirements
For US citizens. Non-US travellers should check their government's guidance.
Practise food and water safety and prevent insect bites. Rabies is common in dogs and schistosomiasis is present in fresh water, so avoid animal contact and freshwater swimming.
Source: CDC Travelers' Health — Côte d'Ivoire.
Disclaimer:This information is for general guidance only, based on CDC Travelers' Health. It does not replace advice from a qualified travel health professional. Consult a doctor 4–6 weeks before your trip.