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Senegal vaccinations

which ones do you need?
Are you going on holiday to Senegal? Then it is important to obtain travel advice and take proper precautions. We recommend vaccinations for Senegal although in most cases these are not mandatory. Which vaccinations you require is dependant on the duration of your stay in this beautiful country.

The Republic of Senegal lies in West Africa and borders several countries, including Mali, Guinea, Guinea Bissau and Mauritania. Furthermore, Senegal surrounds Gambia. The country is situated in a transition zone between desert and savannah and has various climates a result. Whatever you plan to do in Senegal, it is important to be aware of the risks of (tropical) diseases and mosquitoes. Malaria is prevalent in Senegal. 

Senegal vaccinations: the most common risks

In Senegal, you run the risk of catching (tropical) diseases to which you are probably not resistant. Vaccines can protect you against these. Please find below a list of the most common health risks and diseases in Senegal and read which specific vaccinations you require.

Mandatory vaccinations

In this country Yellow Fever is prevalent. There is a potential risk for travellers. Vaccination is recommended. Vaccination is possibly COMPULSORY when traveling from a Yellow Fever area. Please contact KLM Health Services to discuss or vaccination applies to you.

Recommended vaccinations and risks

In this country Chikungunya is prevalent. A good protection against mosquito bites in the daytime is necessary.

In this country dengue fever is prevalent. A good protection against mosquito bites in the daytime is necessary.

Vaccination against DTP is recommended for all travelers to this country.

Vaccination against hepatitis A is recommended for all travelers to this country.

Vaccination against hepatitis B depends on your personal situation. Please contact KLM Health Services for a personal advice.

In this country there is a risk of getting malaria. Protection against mosquito bites is necessary during day- and nighttime. Sometimes malaria tablets are recommended, please contact KLM Health Services.

Vaccination against meningococcal depends on your personal situation. Please contact KLM Health Services for good and personal advice.

There is an increased risk of measles in this country. A MMR (Mumps Measles Rubella) vaccination is recommended for anyone who has not been vaccinated against measles or has experienced the disease.

In the Netherlands, most children now receive a vaccination against BMR. We therefore recommend a vaccination for some travellers. This advice depends on age, past vaccinations and diseases experienced.

Vaccination depends on your personal situation. In this country mammals could be infected with Rabies. Avoid contact with mammals. Please contact KLM Health Services for good and personal advice.

In this country Schistosomiasis is prevalent. Please contact KLM Health Services for personal advice.

Vaccination against tuberculosis depends on your personal situation. Please contact KLM Health Services for personal advice.

In this country Zika virus is prevalent. A good protection against mosquito bites in the daytime is necessary.

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