Health

The following information must be viewed as a guide only. It is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Specific travel health advice is recommended on an individual basis, taking into account the personal health of the traveler including past and present medical conditions and vaccination history, intended activities, itinerary, style of travel, type of accommodation, time of the year, altitude, length of stay and African company involved.

In many cities you have travel clinics that can provide you with tailor made recommendations taking into account your medical status and overall health.

Traveling to Africa usually involves going into Malaria areas where it is necessary to take recommended anti-malaria medication.

The best advice we can give you is the following:

Access www.cdc.gov/travel and print out the specific health precautions for the country or countries you intend to visit in Africa or any other place. These recommendations are very complete and should be discussed with your personal doctor or a travel clinic to develop a complete list of vaccinations or medicines especially tailored to you.

DO NOT PLAN OR LEAVE FOR YOUR AFRICAN TRIP WITHOUT DOING THIS.

GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR TRIP TO AFRICA OR ANY OTHER WORLD LOCATION MEANS STAYING HEALTHY - GO PREPARED.

Last modified: 01/27/10