Destination health guide
Travel health for Africa
Itineraries across Africa vary widely. Some countries ask travellers for proof of yellow fever vaccination, and malaria guidance depends on region and season.
Next step
Bring your itinerary and dates to an appointment. A clinician reviews them with you and explains what applies to your trip.
Discussed at appointments
Common topics for Africa
- 01Yellow fever certificate requirements set by destination authorities
- 02Food and water related illness
- 03Malaria risk varies by region, altitude and season
- 04Rural travel and animal contact
This guide is informational and general. It is not a recommendation, does not describe your personal risk, and does not replace a professional assessment. All medical copy is subject to clinic review.
Looking for the short version? Travel vaccines for Africa
Frequently discussed
Vaccines travellers ask about for this region
Availability and published prices are the same across destinations. Suitability is always individual.
Yellow fever
$275full dose; certificate included (confirm with clinic)
Some destinations ask travellers for proof of yellow fever vaccination. Requirements depend on your itinerary.
Hepatitis A
$100adult dose · pediatric $73
Often discussed for travel where food and water hygiene may differ from Canada.
Typhoid (injectable or oral)
$78Frequently reviewed for travel to parts of South Asia, Africa and Latin America.
Meningococcal ACYW-135
$150clinic lists a halal option — confirm with clinic
Relevant to some pilgrimage and student travel. Entry requirements are set by destination authorities.
Rabies
$315per dose
Discussed for rural travel, animal work and longer trips away from medical care.
Japanese encephalitis
$300per dose
May be reviewed for rural or extended travel in parts of Asia.
Pricing
Published prices
| Vaccine | Price per dose |
|---|---|
| Yellow feverfull dose; certificate included (confirm with clinic) | $275 |
| Hepatitis Aadult dose · pediatric $73 | $100 |
| Typhoid (injectable or oral) | $78 |
| Meningococcal ACYW-135clinic lists a halal option — confirm with clinic | $150 |
| Rabiesper dose | $315 |
| Japanese encephalitisper dose | $300 |
| Travel medical consultationindividual, as published | $30 |
FAQs
Questions about this region
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