Nigeria
Health in Nigeria: vaccines, water and insurance
Get routine shots, add yellow fever (required), hepatitis A, typhoid and consider malaria prophylaxis; drink only bottled or boiled water, and buy travel insurance covering medical evacuation. Confirm all requirements with your government's travel health page before booking, as rules can change.
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Key facts
- Required vaccinecheck
- Yellow fever (certificate needed for entry; requirements depend on arrival origin and age — check current entry rules)
- Malaria riskcheck
- High in most regions; prophylaxis advised depending on itinerary and personal health advice
Vaccination requirements
Yellow fever vaccination is required for entry; you must carry an International Certificate of Vaccination (ICV). Entry requirements can depend on arrival origin and age — confirm current rules with your government's travel health page. Routine shots (MMR, tetanus‑diphtheria‑pertussis, polio) should be current. Health agencies also recommend hepatitis A and B, typhoid, meningococcal and, for high‑risk activities, rabies.
Water and food safety
Tap water is not reliably treated; use bottled water sealed by reputable brands, or boil water before drinking, cooking or brushing teeth. Ice cubes should be made from boiled or bottled water. Eat food that is cooked hot and served immediately; avoid raw salads and unpeeled fruit unless you can wash them with safe water.
Questions people ask
Do I need malaria prophylaxis?
Malaria risk is high across most of Nigeria; prophylaxis is recommended depending on your itinerary and personal health advice, especially if you will travel outside major cities.
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