Before traveling to Tanzania, it’s important to be up to date on routine vaccinations and consider additional ones based on the region, duration, and activities planned. Here’s a list of recommended vaccines:

✅ Routine Vaccinations (ensure up to date)

• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)

• DTP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis)

• Polio

• Varicella (Chickenpox)

• Influenza (Flu)

• COVID-19

🌍 Recommended Travel Vaccines

1. Yellow Fever

   • Required if arriving from a country with risk of Yellow Fever transmission.

   • Recommended if you’re traveling to areas near the border with endemic countries.

   • Proof of vaccination may be required upon entry.

2. Hepatitis A

   • Recommended for all travelers — spread through contaminated food and water.

3. Hepatitis B

   • Recommended, especially if you might have sexual contact, need medical care, or get tattoos.

4. Typhoid

   • Recommended if staying with locals, visiting rural areas, or eating adventurous/street food.

5. Rabies

   • Consider if you’ll be in rural areas, around animals, or doing outdoor activities like hiking or caving.

6. Cholera

   • May be recommended if you’re visiting areas with poor sanitation or during an outbreak.

7. Meningococcal Meningitis

   • Sometimes recommended depending on travel dates (e.g., dry season) and specific regions.

🦟 Malaria Prevention

• Tanzania is a malaria-risk country.

• Take antimalarial medication (e.g., Atovaquone-proguanil, Doxycycline, or Mefloquine) — consult your doctor.

• Use insect repellent, mosquito nets, and wear long sleeves/pants.

📝 Notes:

• Schedule vaccinations 4–6 weeks before travel for full protection.

• Carry your International Certificate of Vaccination (Yellow Card) for Yellow Fever.

• Visit a travel health clinic for personalized advice.