Travel Health Guide: Mauritania
Travelers to Mauritania should get Yellow Fever, Hepatitis A, Typhoid at minimum. Malaria prophylaxis is recommended for certain regions.
Essential Vaccines for Mauritania
Yellow Fever
Required — certificate checked at entry for travelers from endemic areas
Hepatitis A
Recommended for all travelers — high transmission risk
Typhoid
Highly recommended — endemic throughout
Routine Boosters
Ensure MMR, polio, tetanus-diphtheria are current
Recommended Vaccines
Hepatitis B
For extended stays or potential blood/body fluid exposure
Rabies
For rural travel, adventure activities, or animal contact risk
Meningitis
For travel during dry season or to meningitis belt regions
Malaria Risk Assessment
Malaria risk in southern regions year-round. Prophylaxis recommended for travel south of Nouakchott.
Malaria prevention
Our physician will assess your specific Mauritania itinerary and recommend the appropriate antimalarial medication:
- Atovaquone-Proguanil (Malarone): Daily, fewer side effects, ideal for short trips
- Doxycycline: Daily, affordable, sun sensitivity — good for longer stays
- Mefloquine: Weekly dosing, potential mood/sleep effects
When to get vaccinated
Book your Mauritania travel consultation 4–6 weeks before departure to allow time for multi-dose vaccines and full immunity to develop. Traveling sooner? Call us — same-day appointments are often available.
What to bring to your appointment
Bring your passport, any existing vaccination records, a list of current medications, and your detailed travel itinerary including destinations, dates, and planned activities.
Medical Disclaimer & Sources
Vaccine recommendations are based on current Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) Guidelines and may change. Individual recommendations depend on your health history, itinerary, and current outbreaks. Always consult a travel medicine specialist for personalized advice.
View current Government of Canada travel advisory for Mauritania .
Book Your Mauritania Travel Consultation
Visit our travel clinic in Mississauga for a personalized pre-travel consultation and all required vaccines.
(905) 890-2757Disclaimer: Vaccine requirements and health recommendations vary by itinerary, medical history, and current health advisories. The information on this page is for general guidance only and does not replace a personalized travel health consultation. Please book an appointment with our physician for advice specific to your trip.