Malaria – risk for malaria in parts of Nigeria, consider chemoprophylaxis if traveling to one of these areas. Chemoprophylaxis consists of tablets or capsules to be taken daily before, during, and after your stay.

Yellow Fever – vaccination for yellow fever is not required for entry into Nigeria, however there is a risk for developing yellow fever in Nigeria. Vaccination is recommended for people over the age of 9 months and traveling to areas of Kenya where there are mosquitoes carrying the yellow fever virus. You will also require the yellow fever vaccine if you are traveling to Nigeria from a country that carries a risk of yellow fever.

Rabies – vaccination should be considered in travelers planning to work with animals, in those spending a long period of time in Nigeria, people going to rural areas, and for children as they are less likely to report that they have been bitten or scratched by an animal. Vaccination for rabies requires 3 injections followed by 1 booster if needed for future travel.

Polio – if you are working in a healthcare setting or another setting where you will be providing aid, it is recommended that you receive a booster if you haven’t received a polio vaccine since childhood.

Meningococcal Disease – consider receiving a meningococcal booster if you are traveling to Nigeria in the dry season between December and June.

Yellow Fever – vaccination for yellow fever is not required for entry into Botswana and is usually only recommended for people who are staying for a long period of time or will have high exposure to mosquitoes. You will require the yellow fever vaccine if you are traveling to Botswana from a country that carries a risk of yellow fever.

Rabies – vaccination should be considered in travelers planning to work with animals, in those spending a long period of time in Botswana, people going to rural areas, and for children as they are less likely to report that they have been bitten or scratched by an animal. Vaccination for rabies requires 3 injections followed by 1 booster if needed for future travel.

Yellow Fever – vaccination for yellow fever is not required for entry into Tanzania and is usually only recommended for people who are staying for a long period of time or will have high exposure to mosquitoes. You will require the yellow fever vaccine if you are traveling to Tanzania from a country that carries a risk of yellow fever.

Rabies – vaccination should be considered in travelers planning to work with animals, in those spending a long period of time in Tanzania, people going to rural areas, and for children as they are less likely to report that they have been bitten or scratched by an animal. Vaccination for rabies requires 3 injections followed by 1 booster if needed for future travel.

Yellow Fever – here is no risk for yellow fever in Zimbabwe. You will require the yellow fever vaccine if you are traveling to Zimbabwe from a country that carries a risk of yellow fever.

Rabies – vaccination should be considered in travelers planning to work with animals, in those spending a long period of time in Zimbabwe, people going to rural areas, and for children as they are less likely to report that they have been bitten or scratched by an animal. Vaccination for rabies requires 3 injections followed by 1 booster if needed for future travel.

Yellow Fever – vaccination for yellow fever is not required for entry into Zambia and is usually only recommended for people who are staying for a long period of time or will have high exposure to mosquitoes. You will require the yellow fever vaccine if you are traveling to Zambia from a country that carries a risk of yellow fever.

Rabies – vaccination should be considered in travelers planning to work with animals, in those spending a long period of time in Zambia, people going to rural areas, and for children as they are less likely to report that they have been bitten or scratched by an animal. Vaccination for rabies requires 3 injections followed by 1 booster if needed for future travel.

Malaria – risk for malaria in parts of South Africa, consider chemoprophylaxis if traveling to one of these areas. Chemoprophylaxis consists of tablets or capsules to be taken daily before, during, and after your stay.

Yellow Fever – there is no risk for yellow fever in South Africa, however you require proof of vaccination for yellow fever if you are arriving from a country with a risk of yellow fever.

Rabies – vaccination should be considered in travelers planning to work with animals, in those spending a long period of time in South Africa, people going to rural areas, and for children as they are less likely to report that they have been bitten or scratched by an animal. Vaccination for rabies requires 3 injections followed by 1 booster if needed for future travel.