Burundi

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

Ensure all childhood vaccines are up to date, including MMR, DTaP, and polio vaccine.

These vaccines are recommended for everyone, regardless of travel.

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

Stay updated on COVID-19 vaccinations for safe travel.

Vaccination is recommended to protect against COVID-19, especially in crowded settings.

Ensure vaccinations are up to date before travel.

Recommended because you can get Hepatitis A through contaminated food or water in Burundi, regardless of where you are eating or staying.

Practice safe food and water habits to avoid foodborne and waterborne illnesses.

Ensure up-to-date routine vaccinations before travel.

Prevent malaria and other insect-borne diseases.

Use EPA-registered insect repellent, wear long-sleeved clothing, and use bed nets.

Prevent foodborne and waterborne illnesses by consuming only safe food and drinks.

Drink only bottled, sealed, or boiled water; avoid tap water and ice.

Prevent foodborne and waterborne illnesses by consuming safe food and drinks.

Drink only bottled or boiled water and avoid raw or undercooked foods.

Protect against mosquito-borne diseases like malaria.

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

Consider for those who may come into contact with animals in Burundi.

Ensure you are up to date on your routine vaccines before traveling.

Essential for all travelers to reduce the risk of gastrointestinal infections.

Consider for children due to higher risk of animal bites.

To prevent mosquito bites that can transmit diseases such as malaria and dengue.

Stay updated on your COVID-19 vaccine and booster shots before traveling.

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

Especially recommended for those who may have intimate contact with local residents or require medical procedures.

Considered for travelers who may come into contact with animals or during outdoor activities.

To reduce the risk of dengue, malaria, and other insect-transmitted diseases.

Malaria is a risk in some areas of Burundi, so preventive medication is advised.

Atovaquone-proguanil, doxycycline, or mefloquine may be recommended.

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

Contracted through contaminated food or water.

Preventive measures are necessary to avoid foodborne and waterborne illnesses like traveler's diarrhea and cholera.

Eat and drink safely: drink only bottled, boiled, or chemically treated water and eat only cooked and served hot food.

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

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

Consider vaccination if visiting certain areas during the meningitis season.

Recommended for travelers attending large gatherings or events.

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

Consider vaccination for those who may have sexual contact with the local population or receive medical care while in Burundi.

Recommended for those who will be in contact with animals or if traveling in rural areas for extended periods.

If traveling to areas where malaria is present, take prophylaxis as recommended.

Mosquito-borne diseases like malaria are a risk in Burundi, so take steps to avoid insect bites.

Use insect repellent and wear long sleeves and pants.