Safari - Shots?
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Safari - Shots?
Do I need a yellow fever shot for South Africa? I am in Cape Town 7 days and Sabi Sands 4 days? I know I need Malaria pills...unsure of the yf shot though
(also never had Hep vaccine, was told I do not need that, no time really as I leave next week). thanks
(also never had Hep vaccine, was told I do not need that, no time really as I leave next week). thanks
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As long as you're NOT arriving from a Yellow Fever endemic country, i.e., sub-saharan Africa and/or some South American countries you will not require YF for entry to South Africa.
Arriving direct from the States, Canada, Europe, Australia - no need.
As to Hep-A, Tetanus (both good for 10/yrs) or Polio Booster (good for lifetime)... travelers anywhere, even if not leaving your home country, should be current on such inocs that most of us haven't had since childhood. Easy enough to contract Tetanus and Hep-A, at home. Consider doing so when you return from South Africa.
Enjoy your holiday!
Arriving direct from the States, Canada, Europe, Australia - no need.
As to Hep-A, Tetanus (both good for 10/yrs) or Polio Booster (good for lifetime)... travelers anywhere, even if not leaving your home country, should be current on such inocs that most of us haven't had since childhood. Easy enough to contract Tetanus and Hep-A, at home. Consider doing so when you return from South Africa.
Enjoy your holiday!
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