Travel vaccinations · West Africa
Travel vaccinations for Nigeria
Travelling to Nigeria, including visiting family? You’ll need a yellow fever certificate, and antimalarial tablets are recommended.
Reviewed by Kardo Ali, Superintendent Pharmacist (GPhC 2233113) · November 2026
Nigeria at a glance
- Required Yellow fever certificate to enter and leave Nigeria
- Most travellers Hepatitis A, typhoid, tetanus and yellow fever
- Malaria High risk; tablets recommended
Vaccines
Vaccines for Nigeria
Everyone should be up to date with their routine UK vaccines, including MMR and the diphtheria, tetanus and polio booster. On top of that, the official UK advice for Nigeria is:
Depending on your trip, your pharmacist may also recommend the chikungunya vaccine, or discuss the dengue vaccine if you’ve had dengue before. Whether you need the vaccines marked “some travellers” depends on how long you’re staying, where you’re going and what you’ll be doing.
Many vaccines need more than one dose, so the total depends on the course you need. Your pharmacist will confirm it before you go ahead. Some travel vaccines, such as hepatitis A and typhoid, may also be free from your GP.
| Vaccine | Who it’s for | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow fever, including certificate | Most travellers | £80 |
| Hepatitis A | Most travellers | from £60 |
| Typhoid | Most travellers | £37 |
| Tetanus (diphtheria, tetanus and polio booster) | Most travellers | from £37 |
| Hepatitis B | Some travellers | from £45 |
| Rabies (before travel) | Some travellers | from £85 |
| Cholera (oral, full 2-dose course) | Some travellers | £100 |
| Meningitis ACWY | Some travellers | £55 |
Coming back for your next dose or a booster? Book it directly.
Yellow fever
Nigeria now requires a yellow fever certificate from all travellers entering or leaving the country, except babies under 9 months and adults over 60. The vaccine is recommended from 9 months of age. We’re a registered Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre, so we can give the vaccine and issue your certificate at the same appointment. Carry the certificate with your passport.
Malaria
There’s a high risk of malaria throughout Nigeria, so antimalarial tablets are recommended. People visiting friends and relatives are at particular risk, so please don’t skip them even if you grew up there.
Stay well
Other things to know
Diphtheria and cholera
Outbreaks have been reported in 2026. Make sure your diphtheria, tetanus and polio booster is up to date.
Lassa fever
Spread by rodents. Keep food in sealed containers and avoid contact with rats.
Polio
Ask us whether your diphtheria, tetanus and polio booster is up to date for your trip.
This page is based on advice from the UK’s National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC), checked in November 2026. Advice can change, so we’ll always check the latest at your consultation. You can also see it on TravelHealthPro.
Book your Nigeria travel consultation
Ideally 6–8 weeks before you travel · 8 Lavant Road, Chichester · Call 01243 380185