There are medical shots that need to be taken before any international trip. Please see a travel clinic near you as soon as possible as they can be backed up weeks or months at a time.  We recommend that you only get what is required (getting all optional shots can be very expensive and is not necessary). Discuss with the doctor or nurse at the travel clinic whether you need other possible immunizations.

Malaria Pills - Not mandatory, but most people like to take them on their first trip as a precaution.  Remember, once you get Malaria, you have it for the rest of your life. We normally use "Malarone", but there have been a few people who have experienced side effects. Please discuss with the nurse at the travel clinic what would be best for you.

Yellow Fever Shot - This is a mandatory shot that everyone needs to get into the country.  You are given a little "passport" saying that you have gotten the shot.  Please put this with your current passport so that you remember to take it with you on the trip.

 

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