What medications and vaccinations are needed to travel to Zanzibar?

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Hello ! We are going to Zanzibar for 1 month with our children. They will be 2,5,7 years old and their vaccinations are up to date according to the vaccination schedule. Also, they have all received the hepatitis A vaccine for a previous trip and our vaccinations as adults are up to date. Thank you very much ! Have a nice day !

Naji-tom Samaha · Accepted Answer

Hello Ma'am, this is what I found in the references I commonly use. This is in addition to the basic vaccination schedule for you and the little ones, for a trip to Tanzania: Yellow fever vaccination, if you have transited through a country at risk of transmission or have been there for more than 12 hours, on a layover for example. Typhoid fever, whose recommendation varies depending on the source Influenza and COVID Rabies, if you or another member of your group is likely to be exposed to bats or any other animal, wild or domestic Malaria prophylaxis is also recommended for any area below 1800 meters. Your pharmacist will be able to make an assessment to prescribe the appropriate prophylaxis for you and the family members who will be traveling with you. I hope I have been helpful, I am available if you have any further questions! If not, I hope you have a great trip! Tom Samaha, Pharmacist Sources: https://www.inspq.qc.ca/sante-voyage/guide/pays/tanzanie https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/tanzania?s_cid=ncezid-dgmq-travel-single-001 It was my pleasure!