VISA AND VACCINATIONS FOR TRAVEL TO TANZANIA
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Mali is home to some of Africa’s most prominent tourist attractions, including the Djenne Mosque. The structure is made of mud almost entirely, with an appearance similar to that of a sand castle. It has been praised by some architects as one of the greatest creations of its time.
Unfortunately, this wonder-filled country was overrun by Islamist fighters in 2012. The Islamists seized several cities, some of which were later recaptured by the French.
Yes, some vaccinations are recommended for visiting Mali. The WHO and ISTM recommend the following vaccines: typhoid, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, yellow fever, rabies, polio, MMR (measles, mumps and rubella), meningitis, TDaP (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), and influenza.
TRAVEL GUIDE I: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO GO TO TANZANIA AND
Traveling to African countries for tourism or volunteering is becoming increasingly popular, but it entails taking a series of health precautions and being aware that we will have to change some of the habits that are most natural to us.
The specialist advises a first consultation with the family doctor to obtain general information. Afterwards, it would be advisable to go to a specialist at an international vaccination center, dependent on the Ministry of Health, which we can find in our city.
Qatar 2022: travel requirements, visas and vaccinations
Do you already know what are the vaccinations for traveling if you intend to go abroad? When we plan an international trip, the first thing that comes to mind is to prepare our luggage, get information about the places of interest we can visit, look for information in forums about transport and weather, learn about the typical gastronomy of the country… Undoubtedly, these are factors that should be taken into account when planning a trip, but often we forget the most important thing of all: to have knowledge about the mandatory and recommended vaccinations for travel, especially when traveling to exotic countries.
First of all, you should know that it is essential that you find out about the mandatory or recommended vaccinations as soon as possible because, sometimes, your local medical service will refer you to a center specialized in travel vaccinations, so you should make an appointment in advance. Another reason to check in advance is that many vaccinations should be given at least one month before your trip, as you may need several doses or some time to develop immunity.
I’M GOING TO AFRICA VACCINES
Travelers should be up to date with the vaccinations corresponding to the vaccination schedule for children and adults. These vaccinations include, for example, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) and diphtheria, tetanus and polio vaccines.
Some travelers, either because of their age, work, lifestyle or underlying illnesses, may be at higher risk of infectious disease, so they should be up-to-date with additional recommended vaccinations.
In Tanzania there are high altitude points such as Mount Kilimanjaro at 5,895m. It is possible to suffer from altitude sickness. Its definition and prevention are detailed in the section “Take care of your trip”.
Dengue and chikungunya are viral infections transmitted by diurnal and urban mosquitoes. They cause a flu-like illness, severe dengue fever is rare in travelers. To avoid it, mosquito bites should be avoided; there are no medications or vaccines. In case of fever, headache and/or tiredness you should see a doctor as soon as possible, especially a Tropical Medicine and International Health service to rule out malaria.