Vaccinations for South Africa

[ijones34]

We are travelling to South Africa in Dec/Jan and wanted to know what innocultaions and vacinations are required for Cape Town and The Kruger Park? Any other health/travel advice for that area also welcome

Thanks

Ian

[Adampy]

No international immunisation is needed when entering South Africa. The only inoculation requirement is a yellow fever vaccination certificate from travellers over one year of age entering South Africa within six days of leaving an infected country. Visitors who travel through or disembark in these areas are advised to be inoculated against the disease before visiting South Africa.

It is recommended that you have the required inoculations four to six weeks before you travel to South Africa. Hepatitis B inoculations are recommended for children up to the age of 12 who have not completed the series of injections as infants. Booster doses for tetanus and measles can also be administered.

I used to live in Cape Town - Its a beautiful place!! You will have a great time!!

If you need any more info have a look at the site www.visitsouthafrica.co.za