South Africa Health Advice Vaccinations
A helpful source of information and advice on Health Vaccinations in South Africa. Find Health recommendations when traveling to South Africa. Find information on what vaccinations you will need, protection against specific diseases like malaria, yellow fever and how to avoid illness from food or water and much much more...
Although you do not actually need to have any vaccinations prior to travel to South Africa, it is recommended that you take protection against Malaria, particularly if you are travelling to areas to the north east of the Drakensburg Mountains during the rainy season, when the risk is highest. Throughout the rest of the country, water is usually safe to drink in tourist areas, although you may wish to stick with bottled water in the game reserves.
One of the biggest problems for British visitors to South Africa tends to be heat and sunstroke due to the fact that the peak season tends to be over Christmas, when the UK is at is coldest, and South Africa is in mid summer. You should ensure that you drink plenty of water throughout the day, and use appropriate measures to prevent sunburn.
There is no reciprocal healthcare agreement in force between Britain and South Africa meaning that you need to take out adequate travel insurance to provide medical treatment in the country, as this can be quite expensive. As with all destinations, it is important to ensure that you are covered for any activities that you may take part in during your holiday.
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