Travel Health
Vaccinations Togo
For Togo, LCR recommends DTP, Hepatitis A, Measles, Mosquitoes, Rabies, Schistosomiasis, among others.
General advice
DTP
DTP vaccination is recommended for all travelers. Get the vaccination against DTP before you go to this country.
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A vaccination is recommended for all travelers. Get the vaccination before you go to this country.
Measles
There is a higher risk that you will get measles in this country. Were you born after 1965, and have you never had measles? And have you never had a vaccination against measles? Get a vaccination against measles. Also vaccinate your children if they are older than 6 months and if they have not yet been vaccinated against Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR, or in Dutch: ‘BMR’) as part of the National Immunisation Programme .
Mosquitoes
There are illnesses in this country that you can get from mosquitoes, for example zika virus, chikungunya and dengue (break-bone fever). Protect yourself well against mosquito bites during the day (between sunrise and sunset). See also the leaflet ' Muggenwering op reis ' (available in Dutch).
Rabies
Mammals in this country may have rabies. Avoid any contact with mammals. Before you travel to this country, ask an expert (doctor/nurse) at a travel vaccination centre if you need a vaccination against rabies.
Schistosomiasis
You can get schistosomiasis in this country if you have contact with surface water. Do not go near fresh surface water.
Depends on your trip
Dengue
You may get dengue (break-bone fever) in this country. Vaccination is recommended for some people before they go to this country. Get advice from an expert (doctor/nurse) at a travel vaccination centre.
Yellow fever
There is a risk of yellow fever in this country. Yellow fever vaccination is compulsory and must be given at least ten days prior to arrival. Get advice from an expert (doctor/nurse) at a travel vaccination centre.
Hepatitis B
Some people need to get a vaccination against hepatitis B before they go to this country. Get advice from an expert (doctor/nurse) at a travel vaccination centre.
Malaria
The risk of malaria is high in this country. Protect yourself against mosquito bites from sunset to sunrise. See also the leaflet ' Muggenwering op reis ' (available in Dutch). You also need to take tablets to prevent malaria. Different people need to take different tablets. Get advice from an expert (doctor/nurse) at a travel vaccination centre.
Meningococcal
In this country, there is a higher risk of contracting meningococcal disease. Some people need to get a vaccination against meningococci (meningitis) before they travel to this country. Get advice from an expert (doctor/nurse) at a travel vaccination centre.
Source: National Coordination Centre for Travellers' Health (LCR). Last updated June 18, 2026 · Open the LCR page
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Frequently asked questions
- Which vaccinations are required for Togo?
- LCR does not list a vaccination that is required for entry to Togo. Recommended vaccines include DTP, Hepatitis A, Measles, Mosquitoes, Rabies, Schistosomiasis.
- Which vaccinations are recommended for Togo?
- According to LCR, travel to Togo typically includes: DTP, Hepatitis A, Measles, Mosquitoes, Rabies, Schistosomiasis. Whether you need them depends on your health, trip length and activities.
- When should I get travel vaccinations?
- Book a travel clinic appointment 4 to 6 weeks before departure. Some vaccines need more than one dose.
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