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Shots and meds for Kenya and Tanzania
Hi We were told by our travel agent that you needed no imunizations for this trip. I find this very hard to beleive. Any information or recommendations would be greatly appreciated
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It actually depends on how you are flying in, what tour you are doing, and if you are connecting through Kenya to get to Tanzania. Tanzania requires anyone coming in on a flight from Nairobi to have a Yellow Fever shot; Doesn’t matter if you've never even left the Nairobi airport. We do recommend, as if you get caught without Yellow Fever paperwork coming in from Kenya, you'll be required to get the shot AT THE AIRPORT.
For the most current information, please consult the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) at http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/list.htm and the World Health Organization (WHO) at http://www.who.int/ith/en/. It may also be advisable to visit the web sites for the embassies of the countries you will be visiting. Besides providing details on vaccination requirements, these sites can also provide information on vaccinations that may be recommended (but aren’t required) and other potential health issues for which no vaccines are available.
Any decisions relating to your health, of course, should not be based solely on information provided by a web site. It is critically important that you consult with your personal physician prior to your journey to obtain any required vaccinations and to review any optional recommendations offered by the CDC or other sources.
Please be sure to discuss your journey with your physician at least four to six weeks in advance of your departure, as certain vaccinations take time to become fully effective. Also, be certain to ask your physician for proof of any vaccinations you receive, and to pack this proof along with your other travel documents in your carry-on luggage (not in your checked luggage)
Hope this helps,
Tauck Emily