Congo

Ensure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccinations before travel.

Ensure you are up to date on routine vaccines before travel.

Includes MMR, Tdap, chickenpox, polio, and yearly flu shot.

Ensure all routine vaccinations are up-to-date before travel to prevent common preventable diseases.

Ensure you are up to date on routine vaccines before every trip.

Ensure vaccinations are up to date.

Recommended for all travelers, as measles outbreaks can occur.

Recommended due to potential exposure through food and water.

Recommended due to potential exposure through food and water.

Ensure routine vaccinations are up-to-date prior to travel.

Recommended to protect against COVID-19 complications while traveling.

Routine vaccination recommended for all travelers.

Routine vaccination recommended for all travelers.

Ensure all routine vaccinations are up to date before travel.

To prevent mosquito-borne diseases including malaria.

Use EPA-registered insect repellent, wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants, and sleep in air-conditioned or well-screened rooms.

To prevent diarrheal diseases and other foodborne illnesses.

Eat and drink safely: eat food that is cooked and served hot; drink bottled water or use treated/boiled water.

Prevent malaria and other insect-borne diseases.

Use EPA-registered insect repellent, wear long sleeves/pants, and use bed nets.

Prevent gastrointestinal illnesses.

Drink only bottled or boiled water; eat only cooked food served hot.

To reduce risk of severe illness or hospitalization.

Recommended for travelers to areas with malaria risk.

Consider chemoprophylaxis options.

Particularly if traveling during an outbreak or to areas where the disease is common.

Due to the high risk of malaria in many areas of the Republic of the Congo.

Recommended based on specific travel itineraries or exposure risk.

Consult a healthcare provider for personalized recommendations.

To reduce the risk of diseases transmitted by mosquitoes, such as malaria and dengue fever.

Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.

Recommended for most travelers, especially those visiting smaller cities or rural areas, or if you are an adventurous eater.

To avoid foodborne and waterborne illnesses.

To prevent diseases such as malaria and dengue fever.

Use insect repellent and wear protective clothing.

Recommended for travelers who may eat or drink outside of major hotels and restaurants.

Recommended for most travelers due to risk of contaminated food or water.

Recommended for most travelers to the country to protect against infection.

Recommended for travel to the meningitis belt.

Risk may exist depending on specific travel timing and region.

Recommended for travelers visiting the region during the dry season.

Recommended for travelers involved in outdoor and other activities in remote areas that put them at risk for animal bites.

If traveling to areas with malaria risk, preventive medication is advised.

For travelers who will have contact with animals.

Considered for travelers who might have sexual contact with a new partner, get a tattoo or piercing, or have medical procedures.

Consider vaccination if traveling to outbreak areas.

Check local health advisories.

To reduce the risk of insect-borne diseases such as malaria and dengue.

Practice safe eating and drinking habits to avoid foodborne illnesses.

Recommended based on travel to areas where malaria transmission is a concern, especially rural areas.

To avoid food and waterborne illnesses while traveling.

Drink safe water and avoid raw or undercooked foods.

Due to the risk of insect-borne diseases in the region.

Use insect repellent, wear long sleeves and pants, and sleep under a mosquito bed net.

Recommended for travelers who will be involved in outdoor activities that put them at risk for animal bites.

Recommended for adults who may have sexual contact with local populations or receive medical care.