South Africa

Ensure vaccinations are up to date before travel.

Routine vaccination is recommended before travel.

Before travelling, take precautions against chikungunya virus, which is present in some regions.

Chikungunya is transmitted by mosquitoes; use insect repellent and wear protective clothing.

Before travelling, ensure that you and your family are up to date on routine vaccinations, including diphtheria, to prevent potential exposure.

Diphtheria cases have been reported in South Africa; vaccination is recommended.

Before travelling, ensure that you and your family are up to date on routine vaccinations, including measles, to prevent potential exposure.

Measles cases are increasing worldwide; staying current with vaccinations is crucial.

Recommended due to the high prevalence of HIV in South Africa.

Use of condoms and other preventive measures is advised to reduce risk.

Recommended for travelers to high-altitude areas like Johannesburg to prevent altitude sickness.

Altitude sickness can cause headaches, nausea, and dizziness.

Recommended due to the risk of mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) in South Africa.

Mpox is a viral disease with symptoms similar to smallpox.

Recommended due to the risk of cholera in certain areas.

Cholera is a bacterial infection causing severe diarrhea and dehydration.

Recommended due to the risk of chikungunya virus transmission in South Africa.

Chikungunya is transmitted by mosquitoes and can cause severe joint pain.

Recommended for travelers to areas with malaria risk to prevent infection.

Malaria is prevalent in certain regions of South Africa.

Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.

Typhoid fever vaccines licensed in the U.S.

If you plan to surf or engage in other watersports in the area, talk to your provider about the need for rabies pre-exposure vaccination.

Seek immediate medical attention if you are bitten by a seal, whether or not you have received pre-exposure vaccinations.

Ensure all routine vaccinations are up-to-date before travel to protect against common infectious diseases.

Consult with a healthcare provider to confirm your vaccination status.

Essential for travelers to malaria-endemic areas to reduce mosquito bites.

Personal protective measures to reduce the risk of mosquito bites include the use of mosquito bed nets (preferably insecticide-treated nets), sleeping or resting in screened or air-conditioned rooms, wearing clothes that cover most of the body, and using mosquito repellent in accordance with the instructions indicated on the product label.

To reduce the risk of mosquito-borne diseases.

Consider using insect repellent.

Recommended for those visiting smaller cities or rural areas.

Especially if food/water safety is a concern.

Recommended for most travelers due to potential food and water exposure.

Recommended for travelers to areas with malaria risk to prevent infection.

Malaria is transmitted by Anopheles mosquitoes; prophylaxis should be started before, during, and after travel.

Recommended for travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas, to prevent typhoid fever.

Typhoid fever is transmitted through contaminated food or water.

If traveling to areas where malaria is present.

Speak with a healthcare provider for specifics.

Considered for travelers engaging in outdoor activities.

Consider for travelers engaging in activities with potential exposure to animals, such as surfing or other watersports in areas with rabies outbreaks.

Seek immediate medical attention if bitten by an animal, regardless of vaccination status.