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Benin

Vaccinations Benin

Planning a trip to Benin soon? Preparing well can help make your holiday enjoyable and safe. It is important to note that visiting Benin carries certain health risks, so vaccinations are recommended and may even be mandatory. The vaccinations you will need depend on factors such as the regions you will be visiting and the length of your stay. Simply make an appointment with us to get personalised travel advice.

Benin is a country in West Africa with a population of approximately 12.8 million people. The official capital is Porto-Novo, but the largest city and economic capital of Benin is Cotonou. Benin shares borders with Togo, Burkina Faso, Niger, and Nigeria. In the northern part of Benin, the climate is tropical, featuring alternating wet and dry seasons. In the south, the climate is sub-equatorial, with two rainy seasons (from March to July and from September to October). Central Benin experiences a drier climate.

For personalised travel advice and vaccinations, come see our travel nurses at KLM Health Services. They are ready to assist you. Keep an eye on the current safety situation at your destination and read our travel tips.

  • globe Africa
  • partly_cloudy_day Tropical climate
  • rainy 138 days per year
  • flight_takeoff Best time to travel is May to November

Mandatory vaccinations

Yellow fever

Health risks and recommended vaccinations

MMRChikungunyaDengue feverDTPHepatitis AHepatitis BMalariaMeningococcal diseaseRabiesSchistosomiasisTuberculosisZika virus
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