Immunizations

The only required immunization for visitors to Costa Rica is a yellow fever vaccination for those coming from South American and African nations with a risk of yellow fever transmission. However,...

There are few vaccines currently required for international travel, but there are many that are recommended to reduce the risk of infection. Recommended vaccines for travel vary based on...

If you're planning a trip to Africa, don't forget to protect yourself against sickness and get yourself immunized. Although, Yellow Fever is the only immunization required before entering Africa....

Dengue fever is a disease common to tropical areas, including such popular tourist destinations in Southeast Asia as Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. Even Singapore has problems with the...

Somalia is located in East Africa, on the Horn of Africa. Deeply troubled, Somalia has not had an effective central government since 1991. Tribal militias fight for dominance, and in Southern...

The Republic of Kenya is in East Africa and has wide historical influences and great cultural diversity. Independent since 1963, Kenya is famed for game parks and tourist safaris. While Kenya is a...

Based on land area, Sudan is the largest country in Africa and the tenth largest in the world. Troubled with military strife and civil war, Sudan is an unstable and troubled country. While travel...

A troubled country located on the Horn of Africa, Eritrea was once an Italian colony, then a British Colony. Three decades of war began in 1961 when Eritrea was annexed by Ethiopia in 1961. The...

Nigeria's diversity is its blessing and its curse. With over 250 different cultural groups, Nigeria is colorful and combustible. Located in western Africa, Nigeria is Africa's most populous...

Located in East Africa, Tanzania has highlands, plains and offers visitors a variety of safari experiences, as well as diving off the Swahili Coast. Use these steps to get immunizations for your...

Uganda, located in East Africa, features many lakes and rivers, and is home to the mountain gorilla. Principal cities in Uganda are Entebbe, with a large airport, and Kampala, the capital. Follow...

Namibia, Africa's youngest country, gained independence from South Africa in 1990. Located on the Atlantic coast of southern Africa, it is home to over 1.8 million people, although population...

A former Portuguese colony, Mozambique is recovering from a civil war. Located on the Indian Ocean in southern Africa, Mozambique blends beaches and local culture with a colonial heritage. To get...

The Republic of Rwanda is located in East Africa and has the greatest population density in Africa. Rwanda has had a difficult political past. Tensions between native tribes are frequent, and the...

The smallest nation by population in Africa, the Republic of Seychelles, is an archipelago of many islands in the Indian Ocean. Seychelles offers many beaches, sailing, diving, fishing and...

Independent since 1977, the Republic of Djibouti is on the "Horn of Africa" on the coast of the Red Sea. Tiny Djibouti is home to less than a half million people. It is an Islamic nation with a...

Ethiopia is one of the oldest nations in the world; it is also the second-oldest Christian nation in the world, converting in the 4th century. Some of the earliest traces of human evolution have...

The Republic of Malawi is located in southern Africa. Known for its hospitality to travelers, Malawi is a haven for nature lovers. It has national parks, game reserves and beautiful scenery....

The Republic of Liberia is a western African nation with a long history. Founded by American former slaves and free-born blacks, Liberia is one of only two nations in Africa that was never under...

The Islamic Republic of Mauritania was formerly part of French West Africa. It is a desert country on the Atlantic Coast. While travelers may think of romantic camel caravans through tall sand...

The Republic of Niger is located in western Africa and gained its independence from France in 1960. It should not be confused with Nigeria, a different country. Niger has a wide range of climate...

Diamonds and oil lead the list of natural resources in Angola. But Angola also boasts of pristine wildlife parks and sandy beaches. After years of political unrest and strife, Angola is at peace....

The Republic of Sierra Leone is located in western Africa. A former British Crown Colony, Sierra Leone gained its independence in 1961. Travelers find sandy beaches, mountains, rain forests and...

Zimbabwe is a land-locked country in southern Africa with a long history of war and political strife. However, it is a beautiful country, rich with wildlife and spectacular scenery, including...

Yellow fever is a mosquito-spread virus that occurs in Africa and South America. Symptoms appear three to six days after exposure and include headache, vomiting, fever and jaundice. Get immunized...