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Looking to travel to Malawi? Here is what you'll need to bear in mind to keep safe |
WHO Recommendations for Malawi: |
Typhoid: |
Vaccination recommended |
Hepatitis A: |
Vaccination recommended |
Hepatitis B: |
*Vaccination sometimes recommended |
Diptheria: |
Vaccination recommended |
Tuberculosis: |
*Vaccination sometimes recommended |
Rabies: |
*Vaccination sometimes recommended |
Meningitis: |
*Vaccination sometimes recommended |
Yellow Fever: |
Certificate of vaccination may be required |
Japanese Encephalitis: |
Not required |
Tick Encephalitis: |
Not required |
Malaria |
There is a significant risk of malaria in most parts of Africa south of the Sahara and appropriate preventive medicines are essential for visitors to this area. Adequate measures to avoid mosquito bites, such as nets and creams, are also essential. |
Recommendations |
* Recommendations that are marked "Vaccination sometimes recommended" should be considered as "Vaccination strongly recommended" if a person is travelling frequently or spending extended time in that country.
All travellers are advised to ensure that tetanus and polio vaccinations are kept up to date.
Recommendations do change from time to time and it is important to discuss your personal requirements with your doctor. |
General travel advice to download by Sanofi Pasteur |
Accidents and Crime |
Care in the Air |
Food and water |
Prevention of Insect Bites |
Sun Protection |