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Yellow Fever Vaccination

Yellow Fever Vaccine Requirements for Tanzania

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Official Requirements

Tanzania requires a yellow fever vaccination certificate if you're arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission. Travelers without proof may be vaccinated at the border or possibly denied entry.

Medical Recommendation: The CDC and WHO recommend yellow fever vaccination for all travelers aged 9 months or older going to Tanzania, regardless of official requirements.

Countries That Trigger the Requirement:

  • 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 Information

Single dose provides lifelong protection for most travelers

Valid after: 10 days from vaccination

Cost: $100-$200 at travel clinics

Side effects: Mild fever, headache, or soreness are common

Exemptions

Not recommended for:

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

Exempt travelers need a doctor's letter.

Other Recommended Vaccines

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

Consult a travel health specialist at least 4-6 weeks before your trip:

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