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HEALTH INFORMATION FOR TRAVELLERS TO KENYA
The information below shows vaccinations eitherorfor Kenya. If there are no recommendations further to a fully completed childhood vaccination schedule, you will only see vaccinations “sometimes advised” All recommendations assume users have fully completed all routine vaccinations and are up to date with all required boosters Recommended
Malaria
 Prophylaxis with Lariam (mefloquine), Malarone (atovaquone/proguanil), or
doxycycline is recommended for all areas except Nairobi and the highlands (above 2500
m) of Central, Eastern, Nyanza, Rift Valley, and Western Provinces.
Vaccination course recommended 3 Weeks prior to travel. Generally, a booster required 10 Years after course completion. Hepatitis A
Vaccination course recommended 2 weeks prior to travel. Generally, a booster required
around 6 months – 1yr after course completion.
Polio
Polio courses are generally completed as part of a routine childhood immunisation
program. Generally, a booster required initially 5 yrs after course completion then 10 yrs
after last.
Tetanus
Vaccination course recommended 3 months prior to travel. Generally, a booster required
initially 5 yrs after course completion then 10 yrs after last.
Typhoid
Vaccination course recommended at least 10 days prior to travel. Generally, a booster is
required 3yrs after course completion.
Yellow Fever
Vaccination course recommended at least 10 days prior to travel. Generally, a booster
required 10 yrs after course completion.
Passengers not holding valid Yellow Fever certificates, if required, may be subject to
quarantine.
A vaccination against Yellow fever is required, if arriving in Kenya within 6 days after
leaving or transiting countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
Sometimes advised
Cholera
Vaccination course recommended 2 months prior to travel. Generally, a booster required
2 years after course completion. If a child check with medical professional as booster
schedule is dependent on age.
Hepatitis B
Vaccination course recommended 2 months prior to travel. The effective period of the
vaccine is dependent on individual circumstances but is generally around 5 yrs after course
completion.
Meningococcal Infection
Courses generally completed as part of a routine childhood immunisation program. In
certain circumstances, a booster is required every 3 yrs.
Rabies
Vaccination course recommended 1 month prior to travel. Generally, a booster required 1-
2 yrs after course completion.
Tuberculosis
Vaccination course recommended 3 months prior to travel. The effective period of the
vaccine is dependent on individual circumstances. Check with a medical professional. *

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