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      Sao Tome and Principe

      Latest update: - Authors: Mieke Croughs, Ula Maniewski

      This page contains the main health risks for travellers and general recommendations. Travel conditions are different for everyone and each patient's health condition varies. Discuss your trip during a travel consultation with your doctor or in a travel clinic, preferably six to eight weeks before departure.

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      Important health risks

      Malaria

      The malaria risk is high in the entire country. We recommend the use of mosquito-repellent measures from dusk till morning, in combination with the use of malaria tablets

      In case of fever during or after your journey, get tested for malaria as soon as possible. 

      Yellow fever

      There is a risk of yellow fever.

      Other insect-borne diseases

      Insects can sporadically transmit diseases such as dengue.

      Protect yourself against insects

      Tick-borne diseases

      Ticks can transmit diseases such as African tick bite fever.

      Rabies

      Dogs and other mammals can be infected with rabies.

      Schistosomiasis

      There is a risk of infection with schistosomiasis when swimming or bathing in lakes and rivers.

      COVID-19

      Take a look at the general preventive measures related to COVID-19.

      Other possible infections

      Other frequent health risks while travelling

      Read these tips before you leave.

      Vaccinations

      Yellow fever

      Mandatory

      Yellow fever vaccination is compulsory from the age of one year. 
      This vaccination must be administered at least ten days prior to arrival by an official 
      yellow fever vaccination centre and must be registered in an International Certificate of Vaccination and Prophylaxis.

      Hepatitis A

      Recommended

      Hepatitis A vaccination is recommended for all travellers.

      Update of basic vaccinations

      Recommended

      Polio

      Recommended

      A single booster of polio vaccination is recommended for all travellers to Asia or Africa aged 16 years or older.

      Other vaccinations

      Recommended for some travellers

      Discuss with your doctor whether one of the following vaccinations is recommended for you:

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