Vaccinations South Africa
South Africa vaccination advice
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Going on a trip to South Africa? A successful trip starts with good preparation. When it comes to your health, it is also wise to prepare well. Many countries in the world have different hygiene conditions. South Africa is no exception. Different infectious diseases sometimes occur and you often have a different diet there than at home. Moreover, even in the best five-star hotel, you come into contact with the local population, which can transmit certain diseases. With proper preparation, a lot of misery can be avoided. Vaccinatiepunt helps you with these preparations so you know which vaccinations for South Africa are mandatory, optional and recommended and can travel well protected. Make an appointment today to get the vaccinations you need for your trip to South Africa.
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The above advice for vaccinations South Africa is general advice. For a personalised tailor-made travel advice, please make an appointment online or by phone. We are up-to-date with the latest news and LCR guidelines. A personalised advice will involve your travel destination, the duration and circumstances of the trip and your personal health condition and, based on this, recommend the required vaccinations for South Africa.
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What vaccinations are required to travel to South Africa?
Some countries from Africa and South America require yellow fever vaccination. When a vaccination is mandatory, it should be administered at least 10 days before arrival. Even if there is no requirement, vaccination is recommended when travelling to some African and South American countries. Check our country pages for exact information on mandatory vaccinations for the African country you will be visiting. You can also consult us for information on possible health insurance reimbursements for travel vaccinations.
Some countries require a yellow fever vaccination on arrival if you have been in a country where yellow fever is present. Yellow fever only occurs in Africa and South America.
What vaccinations are recommended for South Africa?
For most African countries, vaccinations against DTP and hepatitis A recommended. This is due to poor hygiene conditions. In addition, taking malaria tablets is strongly recommended in many African countries. Other recommended vaccinations are measles, rabies and dengue.
Other optional vaccinations for South Africa
In addition to the compulsory and recommended vaccinations for South Africa, a number of other vaccinations are optional. These could be personally recommended. Optional vaccinations for South Africa are:
For personalised advice on vaccinations South Africa, please make an appointment with us. Any advice will include your travel destination, the duration and circumstances of the trip and your personal health condition. You can also contact us for information on possible health insurance coverage for travel vaccinations for South Africa.
Observe precepts for optimal protection
To prevent diseases, vaccinations for South Africa or taking medicines are often not enough. To best protect yourself, you should observe a number of precepts while abroad, aimed at minimising the risk of infection. During the traveller's consultation, the nurse can provide information on measures that can be taken to avoid becoming ill. For personalised advice regarding vaccinations for South Africa, it is necessary to make an appointment.
Run no risk with Vaccination Point
Anyone travelling to the (sub)tropics wants to be as protected as possible against diseases that occur there. For vaccinations South Africa, you can visit Vaccinatiepunt. You can also make an appointment with us for personal advice. The advice given is based on the national guidelines of the LCR (National Coordination Centre for Advice on Travel).
For personal advice on your specific situation, contact Vaccination Point. There, they are up-to-date with the latest news and LCR guidelines. With personal advice, you are assured of taking appropriate vaccinations for South Africa in your situation. Make a booking now for traveller vaccination at the Vaccination Point of your choice. You can also make an appointment in the evenings and at weekends. For business vaccinations, you can also make an appointment at the Vaccination Point near you.
Our working method
We work on the basis of consultations in which we personally advise you which vaccinations you should take for your trip to South Africa. Each recommendation involves your travel destination, the duration and circumstances of the trip and your personal health condition. Vaccinations and anti-malaria drugs do not always provide full protection and sometimes have side effects. Therefore, the pros and cons of the various measures must be weighed up for each trip and for each person.
Even if you have booked a last-minute trip, it is wise to consult the Vaccination Point. This is because you can also be vaccinated just before the start of your trip. If you often book a last-minute, it is advisable to take the basic vaccinations (dtp,hepatitis A and possibly typhoid fever) as a precaution.
For tailored personal advice, make an appointment at a branch near you.
Vaccination rates
Are you curious about our vaccination rates? Then please refer to our tariff list. You pay per visit for the day's activities; reimbursement by your health insurance depends on the policy conditions. If you are unexpectedly unable to attend, please cancel your appointment at least 24 hours in advance. Appointments that are not cancelled in time will be charged as consultations.
Surrounding countries
Are you passing through or curious about vaccination recommendations for surrounding countries such as Tanzania or Kenya? Then check out our general vaccination recommendations for these countries on our website or make an appointment for personal advice!
