Travel Vaccination FAQ

Between planning your safari adventure and preparing for the long flight, travel vaccines can get lost in the shuffle. But depending on which country you are planning to visit in Africa, you could be looking at upwards of five vaccinations. At the very minimum, most countries require visitors to be up-to-date on their childhood vaccines, including hepatitis B, diphtheria (infection caused by bacteria), tetanus, pertussis, measles, mumps, rubella, chickenpox and polio. Most travelers are also recommended to get vaccinated for hepatitis A, rabies, and typhoid. Talk to your pharmacist and doctor about vaccinations before traveling to Africa.