What immunizations and health precautions should I take for Tanzania?We suggest that you consult your personal physician or travel clinic at least 3 months prior to travel to Tanzania. Generally, lower areas of Tanzania have malaria and a prophylaxis is recommended. Cholera, typhoid and hepatitis occur in some areas. Modern health care facilities are very limited. If you are coming from a yellow fever endemic area you may be required to show proof of immunization. It is a good idea to be up to date on common vaccinations such as tetanus, polio and hepatitis A & B. Your physician may recommend others.
For minor medical needs during your travels, there are many hospitals and clinics around the country that will care for you and prescribe the medicine you may need. For emergency or out-patient cases, Dar es Salaam’s new Aga Khan Hospital provides excellent care, as does the Nairobi Hospital and the Aga Khan Hospital in Nairobi.
African Air Rescue (AAR) has clinics and out-patient care in both Arusha and Dar es Salaam. Major lodges may also have doctors ‘on-call’ to assist travellers. |
