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Mauritius

The vaccines usually advised for Mauritius when departing from Belgium, with the lead times to respect, based on the Institute of Tropical Medicine Antwerp (ITM).

Yellow feverNot requiredMalariaNo risk
emmunity editorial team · sourced & datedLast updated 20 September 2026

Overview

Mauritius is malaria-free and no yellow-fever requirement is published for the island. The standout point right now is a chikungunya outbreak: the chikungunya vaccine is recommended there, alongside hepatitis A for every traveller and an update of the basic vaccines. Dengue also circulates, and bilharzia is possible in lakes and rivers.

Recommended vaccines

VaccineCategoryWhen
Hepatitis ARecommendedas early as possible (1st dose already protective)
Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (DTPa)Recommendedkeep the booster current (every 10 years)
PolioRecommendedbooster for 16+ to Asia/Africa; sometimes compulsory (long stays)
Measles-mumps-rubella (MMR)Recommendedbe up to date (2 doses) before departure
Typhoid feverConsider≥14 days before departure
Hepatitis BConsiderstart early (multi-week schedule)

Other health risks

Chikungunya
A chikungunya outbreak is under way; protect against mosquitoes and discuss the chikungunya vaccine with your travel clinic.
Dengue
Dengue is present; protect against mosquito bites.
Tick-bite fever
Ticks can transmit disease; cover up and check for ticks after outdoor activity.
Bilharzia (schistosomiasis)
Bilharzia is possible when swimming or bathing in lakes and rivers.

Prepare your trip

8 weeks
Book a travel clinic
10 days
Yellow fever (if required)
Departure
Certificates & reminders ready

Leaving in under 2 weeks? Still book a clinic: a first hepatitis A dose already protects, and yellow fever needs at least 10 days. A travel clinic will prioritise what fits your timeline.

Frequently asked questions

Is any vaccine required for Mauritius?

No vaccine is required for entry. The vaccines on this page are recommended, not required.

Is there a malaria risk?

Malaria: no risk.

How far ahead of departure should I start?

Ideally 6 to 8 weeks before departure, to complete multi-dose schedules. Yellow fever, where it applies, must be given at least 10 days before arrival.

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Our sources

Last updated 20 September 2026

Indicative information for a typical traveller, not medical advice. What you need depends on your itinerary, region, season and duration. See an approved travel clinic 6–8 weeks before departure: only they can give yellow fever and issue the certificate.

Entry requirements: No vaccine is required to enter from Belgium and no yellow-fever requirement is published. The polio booster stays advised from age 16 for Asia and Africa.

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