Travel Health: Typhoid and Hepatitis A and B vaccinations are reccommended for
travel to Namibia. Safety regulations in Namibia require all
visitors to have a yellow fever certificate if arriving from an
infected area. Travellers should ensure their polio vaccinations
are up to date. There is a malaria risk in the northern region
during the rainy season (January to April). HIV/AIDS is prevalent
and precautions are essential. Cholera outbreaks do occur and
visitors should drink or use only boiled or bottled water, and
avoid ice in drinks. There has been an increase in the incidence of
rabies among dogs in Windhoek. There are good medical facilities in
Windhoek, but medical insurance is essential as treatment is
expensive. Travellers to Namibia should take medical advice at
least four weeks prior to departure.
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