Vaccinations

Published: Thursday, 10 December 2015 10:59

 

Health authorities in some countries allow you to enter their territory only after examining your vaccination health booklet. These are mainly countries in Africa, Central and South America or Asia. As is the case in Cameroon, a certificate of vaccination against yellow fever may be required from any traveler who wants to enter Cameroon and other African countries.
Whether the vaccination is mandatory or not, it is strongly recommended to be vaccinated against yellow fever (validity of 10 years) for all countries where the disease exists or had existed tropical Africa and South America in the Amazon area.

Moreover, vaccination against hepatitis A and typhoid are recommended in countries where hygiene is considered unsafe. As for the vaccination against hepatitis B, it is justified because of the large number of carriers of this virus in the tropics. Vaccination against meningitis is recommended for Sub Saharan Africa.
Note that the vaccine may require several injections. A complete vaccination may take up to two months. In all cases, 10 days in a month will be necessary for one to acquire protection.
Your doctor is qualified to administer all vaccinations except yellow fever which must be performed in an accredited center or health services authorized in airports. For the vaccination of your pet, ask your veterinarian or your transporter.