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Yellow Fever Immunization

Yellow Fever Vaccination Requirements for Tanzania

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Official Guidelines

Tanzania mandates a yellow fever vaccination certificate for travelers arriving from regions with yellow fever risk. Those without proof may be vaccinated at the border or denied entry.

Health Advisory: The CDC and WHO advise yellow fever vaccination for all travelers 9 months or older visiting Tanzania, regardless of official mandates.

Countries Requiring the Vaccination:

  • Angola
  • Argentina
  • Benin
  • Bolivia
  • Brazil
  • Burkina Faso
  • Burundi
  • Cameroon
  • Central African Republic
  • Chad
  • Colombia
  • Côte d'Ivoire
  • DR Congo
  • Ecuador
  • Equatorial Guinea
  • Ethiopia
  • French Guiana
  • Gabon
  • The Gambia
  • Ghana
  • Guinea
  • Guinea-Bissau
  • Kenya
  • Liberia
  • Mali
  • Mauritania
  • Niger
  • Nigeria
  • Panama
  • Paraguay
  • Peru
  • Rwanda
  • Senegal
  • Sierra Leone
  • Somalia
  • South Sudan
  • Sudan
  • Suriname
  • Togo
  • Uganda
  • Venezuela

Vaccine Overview

Single dose grants lifelong immunity for most travelers

Effective after: 10 days from vaccination

Cost: $100-$200 at travel clinics

Common side effects: Mild fever, headache, or soreness

Exemptions

Not advised for:

  • Infants under 9 months
  • Pregnant women
  • Severely immunocompromised individuals
  • People with egg allergies

Exempt individuals require a doctor's note.

Additional Recommended Vaccines

  • Hepatitis A & B
  • Typhoid
  • Polio booster
  • Tetanus-diphtheria
  • Rabies (for extended stays)
  • Malaria prevention

Consult with a travel health expert at least 4-6 weeks prior to your journey:

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