Travel vaccinations for Nigeria
If you're visiting family, travelling for work or staying in Nigeria for several weeks, plan for both vaccinations and documents. Malaria risk is high throughout the country, a yellow fever certificate is required to enter and leave, and longer stays may involve polio documentation on departure. Book a free travel consultation before you go.
Vaccines recommended for most travellers
These are recommended for most people visiting this destination. Your pharmacist confirms what you need at your free consultation.
Depending on your trip
Your pharmacist may also recommend these, depending on where you are going, what you will be doing and how long you are staying.
Staying four weeks or longer? You may be asked for an international polio vaccination certificate when leaving Nigeria. The recorded dose should be given between four weeks and 12 months before departure.
Travelling across Nigeria? Malaria risk is high throughout the country, so malaria tablets are recommended. Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for travellers aged 9 months and older.
A polio booster, given as the diphtheria, tetanus and polio vaccine, especially for stays of four weeks or more. Dengue vaccine if you have had dengue before. MMR if you are not up to date.
Yellow fever and malaria
What applies to this destination, and how we can help before you go.
Yellow fever
Vaccination is recommended for travellers aged 9 months and over. A certificate is currently required for all travellers entering or leaving Nigeria; infants under 9 months and adults over 60 are exempt from the requirement. We are a Registered Yellow Fever Centre and your certificate is included.
Yellow fever vaccination at our Registered Yellow Fever CentreMalaria
High risk throughout Nigeria, so malaria tablets are recommended.
Malaria prevention advice for your routePolio certificate on departure: if you stay four weeks or longer, you may be asked when leaving Nigeria for proof of a polio vaccine given between four weeks and 12 months before you leave, recorded on an International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis. Without it, you may be vaccinated at the border. Bring your vaccination records and we will check what you need.
Dengue, chikungunya, Zika, schistosomiasis, measles and tuberculosis.
Ask our pharmacists how to reduce these risks, including how to avoid mosquito and animal bites.
Source: NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro. Travel health advice can change. For the latest outbreaks and country health alerts, visit TravelHealthPro. Our pharmacists check current guidance at your consultation.
View the TravelHealthPro country pageHow it works
Book your free consultation
Choose your appointment online, with same-day appointments available every day. Reserve your visit now, with no payment at booking.
Get advice for your trip
Meet a travel-trained pharmacist in our private clinic room. Discuss your itinerary, vaccination history and health needs.
Arrange your vaccinations
Agree your vaccination plan, prices and dose schedule with us. With vaccines in stock, you can plan around your departure date.
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Frequently asked questions
What travel vaccines are recommended for Nigeria?
Hepatitis A, typhoid, tetanus and yellow fever vaccinations are recommended for most travellers to Nigeria. Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for travellers aged 9 months and older. Cholera, hepatitis B, meningitis ACWY, polio and rabies vaccinations may also be recommended depending on individual risk. Other travel health risks include dengue, chikungunya, measles and tuberculosis.
Do I need malaria tablets for Nigeria?
Yes. Malaria risk is high throughout Nigeria, so malaria tablets are recommended wherever you are going, whether for a short visit or a longer stay. Our pharmacists can discuss this alongside your vaccinations.
Do I need a yellow fever certificate for Nigeria?
Yes. A yellow fever certificate is currently required for travellers entering or leaving Nigeria, with exemptions for infants under 9 months and adults over 60. Vaccination is also recommended for travellers aged 9 months and older for their own protection. We are a Registered Yellow Fever Centre and your certificate is included.
Do I need polio vaccination proof when leaving Nigeria?
You may be asked for proof of polio vaccination if you have stayed in Nigeria for four weeks or longer. The International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis should record a dose given between four weeks and 12 months before departure. Without it, you may be vaccinated at the border. Bring your vaccination records to your consultation.
Book your free travel consultation
Same-day appointments every day at 156 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge. Open every day until 9pm. Book 6 to 8 weeks before you travel if you can, but last-minute trips are welcome.
