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Kenya Health Safari
Kenya is situated in East Africa and has a tropical climate. Kenya Weather is often hot and muggy. Kenya Safari Tours offer a delightful holiday paradise with white sand beaches, an azure ocean and overwhelming natural beauty inland, complete with wildlife reserves where you’ll find exotic animals. Whatever you decide to do whilst on holiday in Kenya, it is important that you need to understand the Kenya Health Requirements and you protect yourself well against infectious diseases, the fierce sun and mosquitoes. Both dengue and malaria are prevalent in Kenya. We gladly provide comprehensive information about a Healthy Stay In Kenya and tell you exactly which vaccinations you require.
RECOMMENDED TRAVEL VACCINATIONS FOR KENYA
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VACCINE |
HOW DISEASE SPREADS |
DETAILS |
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Food & Water |
Recommended for most travellers |
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Blood & Body Fluids |
Recommended for travellersto most regions. |
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Food & Water |
Recommended for travellers to most regions. |
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Food & Water |
Cases have been reported in multiple regions throughout 2018 and 2019. Vaccination recommended for long-term, humanitarian and healthcare travellers. |
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Mosquito |
Required if traveling from a region with yellow fever. Recommended for all travelers over 9 months of age, except if traveling to: North Eastern and Coast Province; Kilifi, Kwale, Lamu and Malindi states; and the cities of Mombasa and Nairobi |
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Saliva of Infected Animals |
High risk country. Vaccine recommended for long-term travelers and those who may come in contact with animals. |
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Airborne & Direct Contact |
Located in the meningitis belt, vaccination is recommended during the dry season (Dec. – June) |
ROUTINE VACCINATIONS FOR KENYA
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VACCINE |
HOW DISEASE SPREADS |
DETAILS |
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Various Vectors |
Given to anyone unvaccinated and/or born after 1957. One time adult booster recommended. |
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Wounds & Airborne |
Only one adult booster of pertussis required. |
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Direct Contact & Airborne |
Given to those unvaccinated that did not have chickenpox. |
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Direct Contact |
Vaccine can still be given if you have had shingles. |
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Airborne |
Two vaccines given separately. All 65+ or immunocompromised should receive both. |
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Airborne |
Vaccine components change annually. |
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Food & Water |
Considered a routine vaccination for most travel itineraries. Single adult booster recommended. |
An essential part of any holiday to Kenya, game safaris are an unforgettable Kenya Safari Guide & experience that you won’t want to miss.
There’s plenty of choice on offer and so much to see and do but don’t forget to also make time to relax on Kenya’s beaches before you leave too. Let our African Experts help you start planning your Kenya Safari Tours today.
Schedule A Vaccination For Kenya? Make An Appointment!
Please make an appointment online for your Kenya Health Requirements. Do you have any other questions about Immunisations For Kenya? Please feel free to contact African Outback Safaris and send an email to info@africanoutbacksafaris.com
