|
Hepatitis A |
All travellers
Hepatitis A is transmitted
through food and water. |
Hepatitis A
vaccine: 2 doses, 1st dose at least 15 days before departure.
OR
Human immunoglobulin: can be given just before departure; effective for 3-6
months. |
Diphtheria
Tetanus
Polio
Measles
Mumps
Rubella |
All persons
who have not received a booster in the previous 10 yrs.
All persons unsure
of immunisation status |
Adult
diphtheria-tetanus vaccine (ADT)
Oral polio (Sabin)
MMR |
|
Malaria |
Whole country,
but little risk in Nairobi. |
Mefloquine
weekly or doxycycline
or
Chloroquine weekly + proguanil |
|
Typhoid |
Travellers in rural areas or backpackers. |
Typhoid vaccine (injection or capsules):4 weeks before departure. |
|
Yellow fever |
All travellers. |
Yellow fever vaccine: single dose, 10 days before departure. Valid for 10
years. |
Meningococcal meningitis |
Rural areas / close contact with local population |
Meningococcal vaccine: single dose, 15 days before departure. |
|
Hepatitis B |
Those at risk of sexual or blood contacts. |
Hepatitis B vaccine: 3 doses starting 6 months before departure. |