Do I need a jab when visiting Africa or Tanzania?

Question

I might be traveling from Asia, so not sure if vaccination is need for malaria, typhoid, yellow fever, etc.

Thank you.

Answer 1

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Here's all the info you're going to need so please, read it:

http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/…

Note: all treatment for malaria should be taken at least 4-6 weeks before your departure to Africa.

Answer 2

Info below copied from the link at the bottom.

"Your doctor or travel clinic is the best source of information about preventive measures, immunisations (including booster doses of childhood vaccinations) and disease outbreaks overseas. The World Health Organization (WHO) provides information for travellers and our Travelling Well brochure also provides useful tips for staying healthy while travelling overseas.

Medical facilities are very limited in Tanzania. In the event of an accident or illness, medical evacuation by air ambulance to Nairobi would be necessary and, if serious, a medical evacuation from Kenya to a destination with the required facilities would be recommended. A medical evacuation from Tanzania could cost tens of thousands of dollars.

Malaria occurs widely and throughout the year in Tanzania, except in areas above 1800 metres. Chloroquine-resistant strains of malaria have been reported. Other insect-borne diseases (including yellow fever, dengue fever, filariasis and African sleeping sickness) also occur. We encourage you to take prophylaxis against malaria and take measures to avoid insect bites, including using insect repellent at all times.

The rate of HIV/AIDS infection in Tanzania is high. You should exercise appropriate precautions if engaging in activities that expose you to risk of infection.

Water-borne, food-borne and other infectious diseases (including cholera, typhoid, hepatitis, tuberculosis, measles, Rift Valley fever and rabies) are prevalent with more serious outbreaks occurring from time to time. We encourage you to consider having vaccinations before travelling. We recommend you boil all drinking water or drink bottled water, and avoid ice cubes and raw and undercooked food. Travellers should avoid contact with domestic animals. Do not swim in fresh water to avoid exposure to certain water-borne diseases such as bilharzia (schistosomiasis). Seek medical advice if you have a fever or are suffering from diarrhoea."

Source(s):

http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/v…

Answer 3

When visiting any country in Africa, the only vaccination your going to need to worry about is yellow fever. It's a very good idea to get your yellow fever card. Having said that, Tanzania never asked to see that card or proof of any vaccination. The only African countries that ever asked to see my yellow fever card, or for any proof of any vaccination, were Cote d'Ivoire and South Africa.

Answer 4

Why don't you check with the relevant country's consulate? It should be right there with the visa requirements from whichever country you are from.
P.S. Africa has some 53 nations, be more specific.

Answer 5

you surely will need vaccination for yellow fever and typhoid but i'm not sure if malaria vaccination is a requirement.however, it will be a safety precaution.