Can you go to Kenya without Yellow Fever vaccine?

Can you go to Kenya without Yellow Fever vaccine?

Entry requirements A Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is only required for travellers 1 year of age and older coming from – or who are in airport transit for more than 12 hours within – a country with risk of Yellow Fever transmission.

Can you travel to Africa without vaccines?

Some African countries won’t let you enter without the required vaccinations. The most common vaccination required on entry into African countries is Yellow Fever vaccination. Your Travel Doctor will be able to recommend when vaccinations form part of your destination country’s entry requirements.

Is yellow fever mandatory for Kenya?

There is a risk of yellow fever transmission in parts of Kenya (see ‘some travellers’ section below). Under International Health Regulations (2005), a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers over 1 year of age arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.

Is yellow fever vaccine mandatory?

As yellow fever may be fatal if you have not been vaccinated, vaccination is recommended for all travellers (with a few exceptions) visiting areas where there is a current or periodic risk of yellow fever transmission. An individual risk assessment is indicated before receiving yellow fever vaccine.

What vaccines do I need to go to Africa?

The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for South Africa: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia and influenza.

Which countries insist on yellow fever vaccine?

The most popular countries where yellow fever vaccination is required or recommended are:

• Argentina.
• Brazil.
• Gabon.
• Ghana.
• Kenya.
• Peru.
• Tanzania.

How long does the yellow fever vaccine last?

A single dose provides lifelong protection for most people. The vaccine is a live, weakened form of the virus given as a single shot. Vaccine is recommended for people aged 9 months or older and who are traveling to or living in areas at risk for yellow fever virus in Africa and South America.