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What vaccinations do I need for South Africa?

Page last updated 17 April 2022

The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that all travellers are up-to-date with their routine vaccinations including; measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), hepatitis B, polio, influenza and pneumococcal disease. These vaccinations are given as part of the National Immunisation Program (NIP). For a full list please refer to the NIP schedule, available here. In some cases, you may need a booster or re-vaccination against a disease to ensure you still have immunity. 

Travellers to South Africa who are aged 5 years or older should also ensure they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Other diseases that are considered a risk in South Africa include hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, malaria and rabies. Your doctor will be able to let you know which vaccinations or medications are recommended for you, based on the time of year, destination/s, activities planned and the duration of your stay.     

Sources & Citations

4. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. Travelers Health – South Africa. Available at: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/south-africa [accessed 15 February 2022].

5. Australian Government Department of Health. National Immunisation Program Schedule. Available at: https://www.health.gov.au/health-topics/immunisation/immunisation-throughout-life/national-immunisation-program-schedule [accessed 15 February 2022].

MAT-AU-2200218  Date of preparation March 2022

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