dcd

Hello,
We need help with clarity on any yellow fever vaccine requirement. We will have the following itinerary:

* Ethiopia flight connection at Addis Ababa (ADD); 2,5 hrs (going) and 1.5 hrs (returning) transfer at ADD airport.
* 3 nights in Zimbabwe including 1 day trip to Botswana (Chobe River NP); 4th night stay is subject to change.
* 7+2 nights in South Africa.
* 1+1 nights in Botswana (Gab)
* Return flight connection is also at Dublin

I visited the travel clinic and met with the infectious disease doctor. He said since my connection at ADD is less than 12-hr, I don't need a yellow fever vaccine. He did give me a prescription for malaria.

My husband discussed this same subject with another (his) health carrier/clinic. However, he was advised to have the yellow fever vaccine.

Which is correct? Thanks in advance





I visited the infectious doctor at travel clinic, he said that I don't need yellow fever vacine

ranles

We got the Yellow Fever shots before going to parts of South America. They were not required, but recommended by those who should know, but also it is there business to sell travel medicine. We later took a trip deep into the Amazon, another place where there was recommendations, not requirements. We later went on a trip to South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe, again such shoot were recommended but not required. We are glad we got them on the first recommendation. It has made life easier many times. It is a modest cost to amortize for peace of mind.

We also did Malaria pills in Africa, not required, but highly recommended for our trip.

The advice you received from these two are not incompatible.

You can also ponder hep A shots, and B. and many others

cheltzel

I would recommend looking at what the CDC recommends for travel to a specific destinations.

https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/list

And then look at the equivalent sites for the countries you are visiting.

catcher1

Tanzania requires yellow fever vaccine. If you cross by land from Kenya, which doesn't require, you can stand in line and get vaccinated. 100USD.

Internaut

I don’t think any of those areas have Yellow Fever, while any/all may require a certificate for travelling from certain destinations. However, I’d recommend getting it as a precaution. There has been an outbreak in parts of Africa (Uganda, DRC and nearby areas), and regulations can change more quickly than your government’s advice. I *almost* got caught out on that basis, when travelling to Uganda. That said, I would have no fear of being vaccinated on arrival, if caught out (though Uganda has been known to both vaccinate and quarantine).

dcd

Thank you all so much! Your info is very helpful.

susiesan

This is incorrect. Tanzania does not require YF vaccine if flying in from a non YF country with a short connection. I will fly to JRO in August for a safer in Tanzania with ET, connecting in ADD. I do not need a YF vaccine, although I have had it before.

Do your own research into country specific requirements as info here on FT is not always accurate and up to date.

theteachertourist