What vaccinations should one take whwn visiting Mombasa?

Answer 1

Chapter 5 – Yellow Fever Vaccine Requirements and Information on Malaria Risk and Prophylaxis, by Country (yellow pages)
Country Yellow Fever Malaria
Country Requirements1 CDC Recommendations2 Area of Risk Chloroquine Resistance Recommended Prophylaxis
Kenya
If traveling from an endemic zone and >1 year of age
For all travelers >9 months of age. The cities of Nairobi and Mombasa have lower risk of transmission than rural areas.
All areas (including game parks) at altitudes <2,500m (<8,202ft). No risk in Nairobi.
Confirmed
Atovaquone/ proguanil; doxycycline; or mefloquine


1Yellow fever vaccine entry requirements are necessary for travelers to comply with in order to enter the country. In general, these are in place to prevent importation and transmission of yellow fever virus. Countries requiring yellow fever vaccination for entry adhere to the regulations put forth by WHO as stated in the International Health Regulations. Some countries require vaccination for travelers coming from an endemic zone. “Traveling from an endemic zone” is defined as transit through an endemic zone in the previous 6 days.
2The information in the section on yellow fever vaccine recommendations is advice given by CDC to prevent yellow fever infections among travelers.
3Please note, the U.S. Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices recommends avoiding vaccination in infants <9 months of age; travel of infants <9 months of age to countries in the yellow fever endemic zone or to countries experiencing a yellow fever epidemic should be postponed or avoided, whenever possible. If travel is unavoidable, medical waivers may be considered for infants <9 months of age to meet the entry requirements of these countries.



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Answer 2

CDC has excellent info in the travel medicine section.