Vaccinations & Malaria for Cape Verde Travel

Routine: MMR, DTaP/Tdap, Varicella, Polio, Flu, COVID-19.
Hepatitis A: Food/water risk.
Hepatitis B: Blood/body fluid exposure risk.
Typhoid: Especially if visiting smaller islands/rural areas or eating street food.
Yellow Fever: Required if arriving from a YF-endemic country (e.g., Brazil, Angola, DRC). Not otherwise.
Rabies: For extended rural stays, animal contact, or children.
Meningitis (MenACWY): Consider Dec–Jun (dry season/dust).

No malaria risk in Cape Verde. WHO certified it malaria-free in 2020. No prophylaxis needed.

Dengue/Chikungunya/Zika: Mosquito-borne (Aedes aegypti present). Use repellent, cover up.
Traveler's diarrhea: Eat cooked, peel fruit, drink bottled water.
Sun: High UV index year-round.

Consult a travel clinic 4–6 weeks pre-departure for personalized advice.

Travel Vaccinations