Mozambique

Ensure all travelers are up-to-date on routine vaccinations before departure.

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

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

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

Rabies pre-exposure vaccination considerations include whether travelers will be performing occupational or recreational activities that increase risk for exposure to potentially rabid animals.

Rabies is present in dogs and some terrestrial wildlife species in Mozambique.

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

Typhoid fever vaccines are licensed in the U.S.

CDC recommends that travelers going to Mozambique take prescription medicine to prevent malaria.

Depending on the medicine you take, you will need to start taking this medicine multiple days before your trip, as well as during and after your trip.

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages traveling to Mozambique.

Sexual transmission is a common route of infection.

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Mozambique.

Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A.

Vaccination may be considered for children and adults who are traveling to areas of active cholera transmission.

Active cholera transmission is widespread in Mozambique.

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines.

Please see Your COVID-19 Vaccination for more information.

During travel

Boil, cook, peel, or avoid certain foods and drinks to prevent foodborne illnesses.

During travel

Use mosquito repellent and sleep under nets to prevent dengue fever.

During travel

Avoid contact with livestock and consume animal products safely to prevent Rift Valley fever.

During travel

Avoid contact with poultry and live animal markets to reduce the risk of avian influenza.

Before travel

Consider mpox vaccination if traveling to areas with ongoing outbreaks.

Before travel

Verify that your measles vaccination is current to prevent infection.

Before travel

Ensure your diphtheria vaccination is up to date, as the disease is contagious and can be serious.

Recommended due to mpox risk.

Follow local health advisories and practice good hygiene.

Recommended due to schistosomiasis risk.

Avoid swimming in freshwater bodies.

Recommended due to dengue risk.

Use mosquito repellent and wear protective clothing.

Essential for all travelers to reduce the risk of malaria and other mosquito-borne diseases.

Use insect repellent, wear long-sleeved clothing, and sleep under insecticide-treated nets.

During travel in malaria-endemic regions

Mozambique has introduced the R21 malaria vaccine, which reduces over half of malaria cases in children during the first year of follow-up. The vaccine is administered in a 4-dose schedule, with the first dose covering children aged 6 to 11 months.

Current recommendations may require vaccination or testing; consult local guidelines.

Prevent malaria and other insect-borne diseases.

Use EPA-registered insect repellents, wear protective clothing, and sleep under insecticide-treated bed nets.

Prevent gastrointestinal illnesses by consuming safe food and water.

Drink bottled water or treated water; ensure food is cooked and served hot.

To prevent mosquito-borne diseases like malaria, dengue, and Zika.

Use EPA-registered insect repellents, wear long-sleeved shirts/pants, and use mosquito netting.

To prevent gastrointestinal illness, drink only bottled or boiled water and avoid raw or undercooked foods.

Eat only foods that are fully cooked and served hot.

To prevent diarrheal diseases and other foodborne illnesses.

Eat only thoroughly cooked food, drink bottled or boiled water, and avoid ice in drinks.

Recommended for most travelers, especially those visiting smaller cities or rural areas.

Contracted through contaminated food and water.

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

Consider for travelers who might have sexual contact, get a tattoo/piercing, or receive medical procedures.

Recommended for travelers going to areas with malaria risk, particularly after sunset.

Consider for travelers involved in outdoor activities or working with animals.

Recommended for travelers who may be exposed to bodily fluids or need medical care while in Mozambique.