Africa is home to infectious diseases not common in the United States. Getting vaccinated protects your health and prevents spreading diseases to others.
Yellow Fever is a serious, mosquito-borne viral infection that can be fatal. Many African countries require proof of vaccination for entry.
✓ Official Yellow Fever Vaccination Center
✓ International Certificate Provided
✓ Required for Entry to 23+ Countries
Our certified specialists will recommend the right vaccines based on your specific destination and travel plans.
Africa is vast and diverse. Vaccine needs vary by region and destination.
No two Africa itineraries carry the same risks. A safari in Kenya and Tanzania, a family visit in Nigeria and a week in Marrakech each call for a different set of vaccines and medications. At your consultation we review every country on your route, the season, how rural you will be, and your own health history, then recommend only the vaccinations for Africa that actually fit your trip.
Several countries in sub-Saharan Africa require proof of yellow fever vaccination for entry, and others require it if you arrive from a country with yellow fever risk. The International Certificate of Vaccination (the yellow card) must be issued by an authorized yellow fever vaccination center, so a regular doctor or pharmacy cannot provide it. TravelBug Health is an official center. The certificate becomes valid 10 days after vaccination, so plan ahead. For most eligible travelers a single dose usually provides lifelong protection, and we review eligibility with you before giving it.
Contaminated food and water are the most common source of illness for travelers in Africa, which is why we recommend hepatitis A and typhoid protection for most trips. Travelers heading to the meningitis belt, which stretches across sub-Saharan Africa from Senegal to Ethiopia, may need the meningococcal vaccine, especially during the dry season. Where cholera outbreaks are active, a single-dose oral cholera vaccine may be recommended.
There is no malaria vaccine for travelers, so prevention depends on prescription medication and bite prevention. We help you choose the right antimalarial for your destinations and health history. For safaris, rural stays and anyone around animals, we may also recommend pre-exposure rabies vaccination, which is a 2-dose series given on days 0 and 7.
We recommend booking 4 to 6 weeks before departure, since some vaccines need time to take effect and certificates have waiting periods. Leaving sooner than that? Call us at (480) 435-2774, because many travel vaccines can still be given on short notice. Our Scottsdale travel clinic serves travelers from across the Phoenix metro, and you can book online any time.
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Don’t wait until the last minute. Some vaccines require multiple doses or time to become effective.
Book at least 6 weeks before travel for optimal protection
