Low riskOceania · PolynesiaAmerican Samoa Travel Health Guide
Low risk
American Samoa carries a CDC Level 1 travel health notice. No malaria risk. Key travel vaccines: COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B.
Overall risk
Low risk
Malaria
None
Best time to visit
Year-round
Recommended vaccines
Routine Vaccines
Make sure all your routine vaccines are up to date, including chickenpox, tetanus, flu, MMR, polio, and shingles vaccines.
COVID-19
Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines before traveling.
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A vaccine is recommended for all travelers to American Samoa age 1 and older. Infants 6-11 months should also get vaccinated.
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for all unvaccinated travelers to American Samoa.
Measles
All travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with MMR vaccine. Infants 6-11 months need an early dose.
Typhoid
Typhoid vaccine is recommended for most travelers, especially if staying with friends/family or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.
Rabies
Rabies is not common in dogs in American Samoa, but vaccines may be hard to find. Consider pre-exposure vaccination if you'll be around animals or in remote areas.
Yellow Fever
Yellow fever vaccine is not needed for American Samoa - no risk and not required for entry.
Disease risks
Emergency numbers
Police
911
Medical / Ambulance
911
Fire
911
U.S. Embassy
+1-684-633-4251
American Samoa travel health FAQ
Do I need vaccines to travel to American Samoa?▼
For travel to American Samoa, Routine Vaccines, COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Measles and Typhoid are recommended; Rabies and Yellow Fever may be advised depending on your itinerary. Make sure your routine vaccinations (such as MMR, Tdap, polio and seasonal flu) are up to date, and see a travel-health provider about 4–6 weeks before you leave.
Is there malaria in American Samoa?▼
No — American Samoa is not considered a malaria-risk destination, so antimalarial medication is not routinely needed. Basic insect-bite precautions are still sensible.
Is it safe to travel to American Samoa?▼
From a travel-health standpoint, American Samoa is currently rated low risk. American Samoa carries a CDC Level 1 travel health notice. No malaria risk. Key travel vaccines: COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B.
What are the emergency phone numbers in American Samoa?▼
Key emergency numbers in American Samoa are Police 911, Medical / Ambulance 911, Fire 911 and U.S. Embassy +1-684-633-4251. Save them before you travel and confirm the current numbers with your accommodation on arrival.
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Build my Trip KitSources: CDC Travelers' Health · WHO International Travel and Health. Last updated 2026-07-31. Health conditions and entry rules change — verify with the CDC, WHO and your destination’s authorities before travel. This page is informational and not a substitute for advice from a travel-medicine provider.