Imunization

Compulsory immunizations for a trip to Burkina Faso

All travelers entering Burkina Faso are required to present a certificate of immunization against yellow fever. Burkina Faso does not require this immunization for infants younger than 1 year of age.

Immunizations systematically recommended for a trip to Burkina Faso

Hepatitis A

The vaccination is available for children at least one year old. For persons who were born before 1945, who have spent their childhood in a developing country or who have had an icterus, it may prove useful to search previously for serous antibodies in order to avoid an unnecessary shot.

Hepatitis B

The vaccination is available for children at least two months old.

Diphtheria, tetanus, poliomyelitis

Get a booster shot before leaving if your last shot is more than ten years old.

Depending on the duration and conditions of the trip to Burkina Faso

Typhoid fever

The immunization is recommended if the stay is occurring in precarious hygiene condition. The immunization is available for children at least 2 years old.

Rabies

The immunization is recommended for long stays in isolation. It should be given to children as soon as they are able to walk.

Meningococcal meningitis

For long stays or in case of close contacts with local population in an epidemic area, particularly between November and June. The immunization is available for children at least 2 years old.

Tuberculosis

In case of a long stay, it is recommended to have children immunized against tuberculosis as soon as they reach the age of one month, and against mumps, measles and rubella when they reach the age of nine months.

Malaria

Recommended chemoprophylaxis against malaria: chloroquine and proguanil (commercial name: Savarine) or proguanil and atovaquone (commercial name: Malarone).