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Namibia vaccinations

which ones do you need?
Are you looking for travel advice for Namibia? On this page, you can read about possible health risks and vaccinations regarding Namibia. Which specific vaccinations you require, depends on the regions you plan to visit and on the duration of your stay in Namibia. In most cases vaccinations are not mandatory.

Namibia is located in Southern Africa between Angola, Botswana and South Africa and has a desert climate. Protect yourself well against various possible diseases and avoid mosquito bites. Both malaria and dengue are prevalent in Namibia. 

Namibia vaccinations: the most common risks

Vaccines can make you resistant to various (tropical) diseases that occur in Namibia. Below you can read which health risks and diseases are common in Namibia. You can see at a glance 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 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.

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