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Do you need yellow fever vaccine for Masai Mara?

Yellow fever vaccination Vaccination is recommended for travellers aged 9 months and older (including those travelling to Tsavo East, Tsavo West, and Masai Mara game reserves, and Lake Nakuru national park), except as mentioned below.



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Required for travelers =1 year old arriving from countries with risk for YF virus transmission; this includes >12-hour airport transits or layovers in countries with risk for YF virus transmission. Generally not recommended for travel to Tanzania.

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South Africa requires a valid International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP) documenting yellow fever vaccination =10 days before arrival in South Africa for all travelers aged =1 year, traveling from or transiting for >12 hours through the airport of a country with risk for yellow fever virus ...

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Kenya is endemic for yellow fever and is classified as a high-risk country in the Eliminate Yellow Fever Epidemics (EYE) Strategy.

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Due to the high elevation of Masai Mara, Malaria is very rare since mosquitoes do not live at those elevations. However, although Malaria is sparse in this region, it does exist. It is strongly advised that you speak with your physician about taking Malaria prophylaxis before traveling.

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Due to the high elevation of Masai Mara and Nairobi, Malaria is very rare in these regions since mosquitoes do not live at those elevations. However, Malaria is prevalent in other regions of Kenya, so it is strongly recommended that you speak with your physician about taking Malaria prophylaxis before traveling.

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Recommended Vaccinations for Travel to Kenya Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis) Chickenpox. Polio.

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Exercise increased caution in Kenya due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, and kidnapping. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

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