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Jungles, rivers and more are must-sees in Uganda. Passport Health's travel vaccination services will help you stay safe while there.

We’ll help keep you safe at home or abroad. Book your visit online today!

Travel Vaccines and Advice for Uganda

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The east African country of Uganda was called the “Pearl of Africa” by Winston Churchill. That title is unsurprising if one looks at the sheer beauty of the country.

In Uganda is the world’s longest river, the Nile, snowy mountains, and wildlife reserves. The country has a diverse culture, comprised of more than 50 local tribes, each with their own traditions and history. There’s also a lively night life, particularly in Kampala, with tons of parties, bars, and dance floors around.

Yes, some vaccines are recommended or required for Uganda. The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Uganda: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, cholera, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia and influenza.

COVID-19 vaccination is recommended for travel to all regions, both foreign and domestic. Check with your local Passport Health clinic if immunization is offered in your area.

See the bullets below to learn more about some of these key immunizations:

  • COVID-19 –
    Airborne & Direct Contact –
    Recommended for all unvaccinated individuals who qualify for vaccination
  • Hepatitis A –
    Food & Water –
    Recommended for most travelers
  • Hepatitis B –
    Blood & Body Fluids –
    Recommended for travelers to most regions.
  • Typhoid –
    Food & Water –
    Recommended for travelers
    to most regions.
  • Cholera –
    Food & Water –
    Areas of active cholera transmission include the districts of Amudat, Hoima, Kagadi, Kasese, Kisoro and Kyegegwa.
  • Yellow Fever –
    Mosquito –
    Required for all travelers over 1 year of age.
  • Rabies –
    Saliva of Infected Animals –
    High risk country. Vaccine recommended for long-term travelers and those who may come in contact with animals.
  • Meningitis –
    Airborne & Direct Contact –
    Located in the meningitis belt, vaccination is recommended during the dry season (Dec. – June)
  • Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR) –
    Various Vectors –
    Given to anyone unvaccinated and/or born after 1957. One time adult booster recommended.
  • TDAP (Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis) –
    Wounds & Airborne –
    Only one adult booster of pertussis required.
  • Chickenpox –
    Direct Contact & Airborne –
    Given to those unvaccinated that did not have chickenpox.
  • Shingles –
    Direct Contact –
    Vaccine can still be given if you have had shingles.
  • Pneumonia –
    Airborne –
    Two vaccines given separately. All 65+ or immunocompromised should receive both.
  • Influenza –
    Airborne –
    Vaccine components change annually.
  • Polio –
    Food & Water –
    Considered a routine vaccination for most travel itineraries. Single adult booster recommended.

See the tables below for more information:

Recommended Travel Vaccinations for Uganda

VACCINE HOW DISEASE SPREADS DETAILS
COVID-19 Airborne & Direct Contact Recommended for all unvaccinated individuals who qualify for vaccination
Hepatitis A Food & Water Recommended for most travelers
Hepatitis B Blood & Body Fluids Recommended for travelers
to most regions.
Typhoid Food & Water Recommended for travelers
to most regions.
Cholera Food & Water Areas of active cholera transmission include the districts of Amudat, Hoima, Kagadi, Kasese, Kisoro and Kyegegwa.
Yellow Fever Mosquito Required for all travelers over 1 year of age.
Rabies Saliva of Infected Animals High risk country. Vaccine recommended for long-term travelers and those who may come in contact with animals.
Meningitis Airborne & Direct Contact Located in the meningitis belt, vaccination is recommended during the dry season (Dec. – June)

Routine Vaccinations for Uganda

VACCINE HOW DISEASE SPREADS DETAILS
Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR) Various Vectors Given to anyone unvaccinated and/or born after 1957. One time adult booster recommended.
TDAP (Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis) Wounds & Airborne Only one adult booster of pertussis required.
Chickenpox Direct Contact & Airborne Given to those unvaccinated that did not have chickenpox.
Shingles Direct Contact Vaccine can still be given if you have had shingles.
Pneumonia Airborne Two vaccines given separately. All 65+ or immunocompromised should receive both.
Influenza Airborne Vaccine components change annually.
Polio Food & Water Considered a routine vaccination for most travel itineraries. Single adult booster recommended.

Sources: CDC, WHO and ISTM

Malaria spreads through infected mosquitoes. Travelers should also take steps to avoid mosquito bites and take antimalarials.

Chikungunya and dengue, two other mosquito-borne diseases are also present in the region.

There is a risk of yellow fever in Uganda. All travelers over the age of one year must be vaccinated for entry.

The CDC recommends travelers planning on visiting certain parts of Uganda during the dry season (December – June) receive a meningitis vaccine.

Visit our vaccinations page to learn more. Travel safely with Passport Health and schedule your appointment today by calling or book online now.

There is a risk of cholera in parts of the country. Cholera can be prevented by drinking only clean water, washing hands often, and by oral vaccination.

The best protection against cholera is through vaccination. Passport Health clinics offer the cholera vaccine. Book your cholera vaccination appointment today!

American travelers to Uganda must have a valid passport and visa for entry. Proof of yellow fever vaccination is also required.

Uganda Entry Requirements

Do I Need A… For My Trip to Uganda?
Passport table check mark
Tourist Visa table check mark
Business Visa table check mark
Vaccinations table check mark

Sources: Embassy of Uganda and U.S. State Department

The equator runs through Uganda making the climate is very warm. The average annual temperature is in the high 70’s. Nights can get chilly with temperatures reaching the mid-50’s.

There is a rainy season from March to May and from October to November. In November and December there is light rain.

The United States government rates Uganda as a medium threat for terrorism. Travelers are advised to stay away from large public gatherings.

Uganda has a large amount of crime. Petty crime, such as pick-pocketing and theft are common. Traveling alone after dark is not recommended. Food and drink should also not be left unattended as there have been cases of drinks being drugged. Travelers should maintain awareness and caution when traveling.

Avoid an Embarrassing Stop

Diarrhea can easily ruin a trip.Over 70% of travelers
will have diarrhea.

Get protected with Passport Health’s
travelers’ diarrhea kit
!

Both experienced and novice white water rafters can come and explore the Nile River on a floating raft. There a large number of experienced companies and individuals who serve as guides on these trips. There are waterfalls and gorgeous white rapids to experience. There’s also tandem kayaking or river boarding available.

Here are some essential items to consider for your trip to Uganda:

  • Money Belt – Due to pick-pocketing, a money belt will help keep your money and passport safe.
  • Bug Spray – The climate in Uganda is hot and humid. There are plenty of bugs, including mosquitoes, which can carry malaria.
  • Sweater – While it’s generally very warm in Uganda, it can get chilly at night.
  • Sunscreen – Uganda is on the equator and has lots of direct sunlight.

When traveling it is very helpful to find out exactly where the U.S. embassy or consulates are located. Keep the address written down in case you have a legal problem, you lose your passport, or you want to report a crime. Be sure to keep a copy of your passport with you in case you lose the original.

U.S. Embassy Kampala
Plot 1577 Ggaba Road
Kampala, Uganda
Telephone: +(256)(0) 414-306-001 and +(256)(0)312-306-001
Emergency After-Hours Telephone: +(256)(0) 414-306-001 and +(256)(0)312-306-001
Fax: +(256)(0) 414-259-794
Email: KampalaUScitizen@state.gov

If you have any questions about traveling to Uganda or are wondering what shots you may need for your trip, schedule an appointment by calling or book online today.

Customer Reviews

Passport Health – Travel Vaccines for the Uganda

Overall rating: 5 stars – 13 reviews
★★★★★
“Hep A… Gets A+“
“Great experience… again! Informative, helpful and extremely pleasant nurse (so sorry I don’t recall his name) gave great feedback to upcoming return trip to Uganda! But, was most informative about Hep A shot so was truly an A+ (not positive for Hep A) experience! (A little medical humor)… Have a great one and thanks for the fantastic service! Oh! And the shot was not even a pinch! Thanks for that, too!”

Submitted by: Ericka
★★★★★
“Passport health clinic“
“We had an extremely positive experience. The person was knowledgeable, helpful, and patient with our questions. We also appreciated that we were given a booklet made specifically for us and our trip to Uganda.”

Submitted by: Lynne
★★★★★
“Very helpful“
“The nurse was very informed and helpful in explaining my needs, medical and otherwise, for my upcoming trip to Uganda.”

Submitted by: Kim
★★★★★
“Expertise is worth the price“
“I feel very confident that I am well prepared for my journey to Uganda. Information offered was extensive and useful. Never felt pressured to buy anything extra.”

Submitted by: Caroline
★★★★★
“Great experience from start to finish“
“We are going to Uganda on a veterinary mission to help the dogs on the Jane Goodall Islands and will also be doing some Gorilla trekking, therefore we needed 20 vaccines (as per the Gorilla sanctuary and the country of Uganda). Passport health explained to us each vaccine, why it might be necessary, which are optional and which were up to us based on personal risk factor of what we would be doing. They were not pushy and their pricing was competitive. They also showed us an informative video, as well as sold some necessary items that we would need for our trip. We were given a bound booklet specific to us and our travel and what information we needed, which was great to have and the receptionist and the nurse could not have been nicer. The vaccines did not hurt at all and we had no side effects. Overall we were very impressed and found it to be a great experience.”

Submitted by: Suzanne
★★★★★
“Trip to Uganda“
“Our nurse/advisor on the recommended shots for traveling to Uganda. She was very personable and helpful and made it a very nice experience . Would use them again for sure”

Submitted by: Becky
★★★★★
“Very helpful“
“I had a 6 week notice on a trip to Uganda, so I was nervous that I didn’t have enough time to prepare with vaccinations, etc. The staff was very helpful, she looked at my timeline and budget helped me come up with a plan t get everything ready.”

Submitted by: Elise
★★★★★
“Great Experience“
“Today my husband and I met with the nurse at Passport Health in Pleasant Hill, Ca. She was very helpful, knowledgeable, through, and patient. She clearly answered all our questions and gave us lots of information that we need to know for our upcoming trip to rural Uganda. We also appreciated the detailed guide about travel to Uganda that was prepared in advance for us.”

Submitted by: Mary
★★★★★
“Great experience“
“Great experience with my travel vaccines for mission trip to Uganda. Great staff”

Submitted by: Robert
★★★★★
“Great Experience!“
“From the second I walked in the door the nurse was very friendly and knowledgeable. She was able to answer all of my questions and provided valuable information that I had not even considered for things that I need to bring on my trip. The entire experience was pleasant and I left feeling prepared for my trip to Uganda. I will definitely use Passport Health in the future when traveling internationally!”

Submitted by: Niki
★★★★★
“Very Friendly & knowledgeable Clinic“
“The nurse was very friendly, knowledgeable and loved that she was ready with information regarding my trip to Uganda. I felt very comfortable with her.”

Submitted by: Adelia
★★★★★
“Machu Picchu“
“The young lady working there was more than helpful in helping prepare for my upcoming travels to Uganda. I will most definitely return when preparing for dream trip!”

Submitted by: Jermaine
★★★★★
“Great experience“
“answered questions I had and made me feel confident about our upcoming trip to Uganda. I will definitely recommend friends to passport health.”

Submitted by: Kay

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Do I Need Vaccines for Uganda?
Is Cholera in Uganda?
Do I Need a Visa or Passport for Uganda?
What is the Climate Like in Uganda?
Is It Safe to Travel to is Uganda?
Nile Rafting
What Should I Take To Uganda?
U.S. Embassy in Uganda

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