Destination guide
Travel vaccines for Cameroon
Cameroon requires proof of Yellow Fever vaccination for the visa and on arrival, and malaria risk is high throughout. Here's what UK travellers are advised — including the certificate we issue and the right malaria tablets.
Overview
What vaccinations do I need for Cameroon?
Cameroon is a higher-preparation destination. A Yellow Fever certificate is required of travellers and is listed among the documents for the e-Visa, so it's needed at the application stage as well as on arrival. Malaria risk is high across the whole country, all year, so antimalarial tablets are advised for nearly every trip.
The guidance below is based on UK travel health advice (TravelHealthPro and NHS Fit for Travel). We'll confirm exactly what you need — and issue your Yellow Fever certificate — at a short consultation at our Timperley clinic near Manchester.
Plan ahead
Sort Yellow Fever before you apply for the visa
The Yellow Fever certificate is needed for your Cameroon visa and only becomes valid 10 days after the jab, so get vaccinated early. Malaria tablets may need starting before you go too. Aim for 4–6 weeks ahead — sooner is fine, come in anyway.
Recommended vaccinations
Vaccines commonly advised for Cameroon
Grouped by how often they're recommended. Your personal list is confirmed at consultation. Vaccine guidance is based on public health information from TravelHealthPro (UKHSA/NaTHNaC) and NHS Fit for Travel.
Yellow Fever (+ certificate)
Required
Required for entry and listed among the e-Visa documents. Transmission risk is present throughout Cameroon. We issue the official certificate, valid for life.
Hepatitis A
Most travellers
Spread through contaminated food and water — advised for nearly all trips.
Typhoid
Most travellers
Recommended for most travellers — poor sanitation in many areas.
Tetanus, Diphtheria & Polio
Most travellers
A combined booster is recommended if you're not up to date; a polio booster is advised for longer stays.
Hepatitis B
Some travellers
Advised where exposure to blood/body fluids is possible — medical care, longer stays — and can be considered for all travellers.
Rabies
Some travellers
Advised for remote travel, animal contact or long stays where prompt treatment may be delayed.
Meningitis (ACWY)
Some travellers
Northern Cameroon lies in the African meningitis belt — advised for longer stays, backpackers and healthcare workers.
Cholera
Some travellers
Considered for aid/relief work and trips where access to safe water and sanitation is limited.
Chikungunya
Some travellers
Mosquito-borne; considered for outbreak areas, frequent travellers and laboratory workers.
Yellow Fever & your visa
Yellow Fever certificate for your Cameroon visa
Cameroon requires proof of Yellow Fever vaccination for entry, and the certificate is listed among the documents for the e-Visa — so it's needed at the application stage, then checked again on arrival. As a registered Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre, we vaccinate you and issue the official ICVP certificate in one visit.
- Required for entry; listed among the e-Visa documents
- Single dose, valid for life; certificate valid 10 days after vaccination
- We're a registered Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre and issue the official certificate
- Confirm the latest visa requirements on the official e-Visa portal before applying
Malaria & mosquitoes
Malaria in Cameroon
Malaria risk is high throughout Cameroon, in all areas, all year. Antimalarial tablets are advised for nearly every trip — we'll recommend the most suitable option for your route and supply it on the day, and discuss standby treatment for remote travel.
- High risk countrywide, all year — tablets advised for all travellers
- Use repellent, cover up after sunset, and sleep under a treated net
- Seek urgent medical help for any fever during or after your trip
FAQ
Cameroon travel vaccines — FAQs
Getting ready for Cameroon?
Book a quick consultation at our Timperley clinic near Manchester and we'll sort your Yellow Fever certificate for your visa, vaccinations and malaria tablets for your trip.