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With plans to travel to (a) Johannesburg, South Africa (b) Victoria Falls, at the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe and (c) Kruger National Park, South Africa it's important to learn what immunizations are recommended and required for travel... even more than 6 months ahead of your trip. DOWNLOAD THIS: International Association for Medical Assistance to Travellers - World Immunization Chart.
You can also contact your Healthcare Provider and speak with their Travel Clinic for their recommendation(s), as well.
Required:
Recommended Vaccinations:
There are additional recommendations for infants, those over 65+ years, or those on specific working assignments according to IAMAT.org
Then there's the Malaria (ATOVAQUONE/PROGUANIL - ORAL (Malarone)) pills for mosquitos!!! You take it a day before you arrive in a Malaria Zone, Daily and 7 days after you leave. Hope we don't vomit every day while on the trip. I've heard horror stories about the side effects of Malarone pills.
Bill's already had two(2) doctor's visits: 5 shots total. His yellow fever shot was given in an unusual spot. I've never had a shot there. He said it didn't hurt.
The Yellow Fever Card is required in your travels so keep it in a safe place at all times.
I'm next to get my shots but without insurance and a job with medical benefits, we had to research the costs for immunization.
Sometimes these travel shots are not covered by your Healthcare Provider.
Sounds like if you travel to Africa, you're body is prepared for any country from Asia to South America!