Required Immunizations

Recommended vaccinations for mission trip participants traveling to Uganda and DRC.

  • Yellow fever
  • Hepatitis A — first dose now, repeat in 6 months
  • Hepatitis B — first dose now, repeat in 3 months, then 6 months
  • Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (TdaP)
  • Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)
  • Meningococcus (Menactra) — 0.5 cc IM for ages 18–55
  • Cholera (Vaxchora) — 100 cc x 1 for ages 18–64
  • Typhoid (Vivotif) — 1 capsule every other day for 4 days
  • Influenza
  • Malaria prophylaxis

Disclaimer

This information is provided as a general preparation guide. Mission participants should consult their physician, a local travel clinic, and current CDC travel guidance before receiving vaccines or traveling.

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