Kenya travel vaccine and advise.
*Check if you up to date with some of the routine(childhood) vaccines
Schedule an AppointmentMost people get vaccines
Most US residents get these before traveling to Kenya
Some people get vaccines
These are recommended for only a few travelers to Kenya
Routine childhood vaccines
These are commonly given to children in the US. Check whether you’re up to date.
About the vaccine
The hepatitis A vaccine is given in two injections, the second 6 to 12 months after the first.
Ideally, a traveler should receive the vaccine more than two weeks before departure. However, it will provide some protection even if it is given less than two weeks before departure.
One dose of the vaccine is more than 95% effective. Two doses are almost 100% effective.
Hepatitis A is a viral infection that is transmitted through the following:
- contaminated food
- contaminated water
- oral–anal sexual intercourse
The Hepatitis A vaccine is recommended for friends and family members of people who have hepatitis A, homosexual men, and international travelers visiting any geographical area except the following:
- Canada
- Western Europe & Scandinavia
- Japan
- New Zealand
- Australia
Get vaccinated in the past?
One hepatitis A vaccine dose (injection) provides protection for at least 10 years. Two doses provide protection for at least 20 to 25 years.
No. It is not recommended that you have your immunity to hepatitis checked unless your vaccination was not given properly.
Yes. It is medically safe to get an extra (unnecessary) dose of hepatitis A vaccine. Some people choose this option to be on the safe side.
Don’t want the vaccine?
Hepatitis A does not usually cause serious long-term health issues, but you might get very sick if you contract it. You will need to see a doctor to be diagnosed properly (mainly to rule out other health conditions). You will recover with supportive treatment and diet. Most people are contagious for two weeks.
Yes. Most people (99.9%) recover without any long-term residual effects on their health. However, this infection is fatal in 0.3%–0.6% of cases. Supportive treatment consists of the following:
- resting
- eating small portions of food and avoiding greasy food as long as you have hepatitis
- avoiding alcohol until your doctor says it is okay to drink
- taking over-the-counter pain medication (but do not take Tylenol or its generic form, acetaminophen)
- avoiding hot baths
You can decrease your chances of contracting hepatitis A by doing the following:
- washing your hands with soap (especially before you eat)
- not eating food prepared by someone with hepatitis A
- drinking safe, adequately chlorinated water
- boiling or cooking what you drink and eat for at least one minute at 185 °F
Please note that alcohol-based sanitizing products provide no hepatitis A protection.
Yes. If you contract hepatitis A, you will probably need to be hospitalized. Medical services outside the United States are not covered by most US health insurance policies. There are various companies that offer travel insurance packages for US travelers. Here are links to some of them:
- WorldMed Insurance
- InterMedical Insurance
- Travel Insurance Select
- World Nomads
- American Visitor Insurance
Be sure to pay attention to and understand policy exclusions and deductible amounts before committing to any insurance plan.
In Africa, the estimated seroprevalence of hepatitis A infection is 5% and 7% for children and adults, respectively. This means that about 5% of children and 7% of adults residing in Africa have ever been exposed to the disease.
The incubation period (the period between being infected and developing the first symptoms) for hepatitis A is an average of four weeks (the range is 14–50 days). Be aware that you will be contagious for two weeks after you get sick.
High! If you get hepatitis A you will be very sick, and you won’t know what is causing your illness so you will need to see a doctor to be diagnosed. Various diseases have similar symptoms, and a doctor will need to examine you and possibly conduct some tests to reach a diagnosis and make a treatment plan. In addition, hepatitis A may (very rarely) cause serious health complications. It is highly recommended that you see your doctor if you think that you may have hepatitis A.
About the vaccine
There are two types of Typhoid vaccine, injectable and oral. Here are the administration schedules for both types:
Vaccine type | Dose # | Time of administration |
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Injectable | 1 | As appropriate (single-dose) |
Oral | 1 | As appropriate |
2 | 3 days after the first dose | |
3 | 5 days after the first dose | |
4 | 7 days after the first dose |
Comparison of two Typhoid vaccine types
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Injectable | 64-72% | 5 years |
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Oral | 67-80% | 67-80% |
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Typhoid is a bacterial infection that is mainly transmitted through infected food and/or water.
The following groups of people should be immunized against typhoid:
- travelers visiting high-risk geographical areas
- friends and family members of people with typhoid
- laboratory workers who are at risk of typhoid bacteria exposure
It is recommended that travelers get the vaccine at least one month before departure. However, it will give some protection if it is administered closer to the departure date.
There are some differences in the effectiveness of the two forms of the typhoid vaccine:
- The injectable vaccine is about 64%–72% effective.
- The oral vaccine is about 67%–80% effective.
What If I May Have Already Received the Typhoid Vaccine?
- Oral vaccine protection lasts two years.
- Injectable vaccine protection lasts five years.
Yes. An extra dose of the typhoid vaccine is not medically harmful. Some people choose to get an extra dose to be on the safe side.
If Immunization is not an option
More than 30% of typhoid cases are fatal if untreated. Life-threatening complications of this disease include the following:
- internal bleeding
- gastrointestinal perforation (a hole in the digestive tract)
Yes. The disease can be cured with antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin, cefazolin, and Zithromax.
To avoid contracting typhoid, it is recommended that travelers do the following:
- eat only hot, well-cooked food
- do not drink raw milk
- make sure any milk products are made of pasteurized milk
- avoid water unless it is boiled or bottled
- wash and peel fruits and vegetables
- wash your hands frequently with soap and water
- if you cannot wash your hands, use hand sanitizer that is at least 60% alcohol
Yes. If you contract typhoid, you will need to be hospitalized. Medical services outside the United States are not covered by most US health insurance policies. There are various companies that offer travel insurance packages for US travelers. Here are links to some of them:
- WorldMed Insurance
- InterMedical Insurance
- Travel Insurance Select
- World Nomads
- American Visitor Insurance
Be sure to pay attention to and understand policy exclusions and deductible amounts before committing to any insurance plan.
In 2016, about 97,762 typhoid cases and 1,075 typhoid-related deaths have been reported in Kenya. The total number of people living in the country is 51.39 million.
The period between exposure to typhoid and the development of the first symptoms (the incubation period) is 10–14 days.
High! You will be very sick and will not know what is causing your symptoms, so you will need to see a doctor to be diagnosed and treated. Various diseases have similar symptoms, and a doctor needs to examine you and conduct some tests to reach a diagnosis and make a treatment plan. In addition, if untreated, typhoid may result in serious health complications. It is highly recommended that you see your doctor if you think that you may have typhoid.
About the vaccine
International travelers need three doses of the Rabies vaccine, on the following schedule:
- first vaccination (shot): day 0
- second vaccination: 7 days after the first vaccination
- third vaccination: 21 or 28 days after the first vaccination
The first dose of the vaccine should be administered at least 28 days before departure so the three-dose schedule can be completed. People who are not able to get three doses of the vaccine should not be vaccinated at all.
Pre-exposure rabies vaccine does not completely prevent development of the disease. It is recommended for two reasons:
- People who are vaccinated and then exposed to rabies will not need to receive rabies immune globulin, which should be given on the day of exposure. This fact can be life-saving for people who have traveled to a destination where immune globulin is not readily available. Administration of immune globulin may be delayed for no more than 7 days after exposure.
- People who are vaccinated before exposure will need only two doses of vaccine after an exposure instead of four.
Immunity after rabies vaccination lasts three to five years. However, the following people need a booster dose of the vaccine every six months to two years:
- rabies vaccine production facility employees
- wildlife officers
- veterinarians
- laboratory workers who are exposed to rabies
Making a Decision about Getting Vaccinated
Rabies is transmitted mainly by the bite of an infected animal (dog, cat, monkey, or bat). People may also be infected if they have an open wound that is exposed to the saliva of an infected animal.
In general, all activities that increase the chances of contact with an infected animal also increase the risk of getting rabies. Here are some examples:
- outdoor activities such as camping, caving, and biking
- working with animals (being a veterinarian or wildlife professional)
- traveling to a high-risk area
There are 45 million people living in Kenya and each year about 560 of them die because of the Rabies-resulted health complications. People mostly get the infection from the rabid dogs.
Rabies is an extremely serious, deadly disease. People who get it and are not promptly treated will develop symptoms such as the following:
- weakness
- hallucinations
- abnormal behavior
- hydrophobia (fear of water)
Everyone who develops rabies symptoms will die within seven days.
Who needs to get a Cholera shot for Kenya
In some parts of Kenya people are at risk of Cholera acquisition. Thus, travelers who visit the areas listed below are recommended to get a Cholera shot
- Embu
- Garissa, Kajiado
- Kirinyaga
- Kisumu
- Machakos
- Makueni
- Mandera
- Mombasa
- Nairobi
- Narok
- Turkana
- Wajir
Who gets it?
Three doses of the hepatitis B vaccine are about 80%–100% effective. Hepatitis B immunity last for 30 years after the completion of the series of three injections.
Hepatitis B immunity lasts for 30 years after the completion of the series of three injections. One or more adult booster doses of the hepatitis B vaccine is needed only by people who do not have either of the following:
- laboratory evidence of hepatitis B immunity (having been sick or immunized)
- a valid vaccine administration record of having been immunized against hepatitis B
Travelers who can’t find their vaccine administration record have two options:
- Ideally, get tested for the presence of hepatitis B immunity.
- If you are running out of time and want to play it safe, you can get an extra vaccination without long-term health consequences. People choose this option when time is the most important factor in the decision-making process.
If you were vaccinated more than 30 years ago and therefore have an insufficient level of immunity to the hepatitis B virus, you should get a fourth dose (one booster shot) of the vaccine.
Yes. An extra dose of hepatitis B vaccine will be absolutely safe.
To ensure that the vaccine will provide a sufficient level of immunity, it is recommended that a booster dose of the vaccine be given one to six months before departure. However, if you do not have that much time, you may get the booster vaccination as late as one week before departure. In that case, the booster dose will provide about 20.5% protection.
Checking my records
You should first check to see whether you received the hepatitis B vaccine, and if so how many doses you received (ideally you received three doses, with the second and third shots having been given one and six months after the first one).
People who have been vaccinated against hepatitis B are immune for up to 30 years.
Usually, getting tested after completing hepatitis B vaccinations is not recommended. However, some people who are at increased risk of contracting hepatitis B (intravenous drug users, healthcare professionals, and sex workers) can get a blood test to be safe.
Finding my records
Sadly, there is no nationwide system that maintains vaccine administration records in the United States. However, there are several ways of finding your vaccine administration record:
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I can’t find my records: what should I know?
It is customary for US pediatricians to offer the hepatitis B vaccine to children. Most people born after 1980 are immune to hepatitis B even though this is not considered a necessary vaccination.
Hepatitis B is usually transmitted in one of the following ways:
The incubation period (the period between being infected and developing the first symptoms) for hepatitis B is one-and-a-half to six months.
These days, most cases of hepatitis B are curable with very effective antiviral medication. However, hepatitis B may lead to serious complications, such as the following:
- cirrhosis (liver scarring)
- liver cancer
- liver failure
- death
TIf you not sure about your hepatitis B status, you can minimize your risk of contracting hepatitis B by
- practicing protected sex,
- never sharing needles, and
- covering sores and wounds with a waterproof dressing.
Who gets it?
Some people are at increased risk of contracting malaria:
- infants
- children 5 years old and younger
- pregnant women
- people with HIV/AIDS
- international travelers
According to the CDC, malaria affects all the territories of Kenya without exception. However, the number of malaria cases is slightly higher in the western part of the country.
Malaria is a serious public health issue in Kenya. Here, over 3.5 million malaria cases are reported every year (total population of Kenya is about 45 million). Moreover, the annual number of people dying from malaria exceeds 10,700.
Though people may get malaria through the year, there are some seasonal variations. On the other hand, the seasonal peak of disease transmission varies between the parts of the country.
Below you can find the information about the seasonal peaks of malaria transmission for some areas of Kenya.
Area | Peak of malaria transmission |
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Kilifi North | January and July |
Kilifi South | January and July |
Siaya | Evenly through the year |
Counties along the Rift Valley | March-June, October-December |
It is more likely to be bitten by the Malaria transmitting mosquitos during the night (from midnight to early morning).
Malaria drugs option
There are several types of medications for malaria prevention However, according to the CDC recommendations
- Atovaquone + Proguanil (Malarone)
- Doxycycline (Vibramycin-D)
- Mefloquine (Lariam)
- Tafenoquine
When it comes to Malaria medications, we recommend Malarone to most people traveling to Kenya because it has fewer side effects and is convenient. However, all three options are available and they are equally effective.
Atovaquone + proguanil (Malarone) | 1 dose per day beginning 1 or 2 days before departure and continuing while in a high-risk area and for 1 week after returning home |
Doxycycline (Vibramycin-D) | 1 dose per day beginning 1 or 2 days before departure and continuing while in a high-risk area and for 4 weeks after returning home |
Mefloquine (Lariam) | 1 dose per week beginning 1 week before departure and continuing while in a high-risk area and for 4 weeks after returning home |
Tafenoquine | 2 doses per day beginning 3 days before departure, continuing to take 2 doses per week while in a high-risk area and get 2 more doses a week after returning home |
The table below describes the main side effects of each antimalarial drug.
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Doxycycline (Vibramycin-D) |
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Tafenoquine |
Please note: You must take Tafenoquine with food |
The table below summarizes the important characteristics (potential side effects and convenience) of each of the malaria medications. It will help you choose the best prophylaxis medication for you.
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Who gets it?
Yellow fever is endemic for some areas of Kenya
Kenya requires a yellow fever vaccination certificate to prevent the spread of the disease into Kenya from other countries where it is endemic.
The yellow fever certificate upon entering Kenya is required only if you fall in any of the following categories:
- You are a resident of a country where Yellow fever is endemic (see the countries with high risk of Yellow Fever transmission).
- You live in the United States but are traveling with a passport from a country where yellow fever is endemic (for example, Brazil).
- You are a US citizen but have traveled to a country where yellow fever is endemic within the last 30 days.
If you do not fall into any of the above categories and are traveling with a US passport, you should not be asked to present a yellow fever certificate upon entering or leaving in Kenya.
Though, yellow fever vaccination is not mandatory if you are not corresponding to the earlier mentioned criteria, it is recommended to get immunized if you are traveling anywhere but the areas mentioned below:
- The whole North Eastern Province
- The states of Kilifi,
- The states of Kwale,
- The states of Lamu,
- The states of Malindi
- The states of Tanariver
- Mombasa
- Nairobi
I cannot find proof of my yellow fever vaccination (yellow fever card)
Do you remember the clinic or doctor that gave you the yellow fever shot?
If you know the place that you got the shot from please contact them and ask them about the replacement card.
If you do not have access to the health clinic for any reason (practice is closed, do not remember the place, got it in the other country):
- No replacement card can be given based on you remembering the fact of getting a shot (each shot has a lot number and expiration date that need to be recorded on the yellow fever card)
- You can choose to get extra shot to obtain a Yellow fever card for traveling. Extra or unnecessary vaccine will not hurt you medically
Who gets it?
- One dose is more than 78% effective.
- Two doses are more than 88% effective.
Two doses usually provide lifelong immunity.
Most people who have received two doses of the MMR vaccine have lifelong immunity against measles, mumps, and rubella. However, some people need to get additional doses of the vaccine:
- People who got the inactivated measles vaccine between 1963 and 1967 (one or two doses are needed)
- People who are at increased risk of getting mumps (if there is a mumps outbreak in their country) should receive two doses of the vaccine
People who can’t find their MMR vaccine administration record have two options:
- Ideally, get tested for the presence of MMR immunity.
- If you are running out of time and want to play it safe, you can get an extra vaccination without it causing long-term health consequences. People choose this option when time is the most important factor in the decision-making process.
If you have a low level of MMR immunity, you need to get one MMR vaccination.
Yes. It is not harmful to get an additional vaccination.
How far in advance should travelers be vaccinated against MMR?
Checking my records
You should first pay attention to the number of doses of the MMR vaccine you’ve received. Ideally, there should be two doses received at least four weeks apart.
No. There is no need to get tested or revaccinated.
Finding my records
Sadly, there is no nationwide system that maintains vaccine administration records in the United States. However, there are several ways of finding your vaccine administration record:
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No records found?
More than 89% of children in the United States got at least one dose of the MMR vaccine when they were between 19 and 35 months old. By the beginning of 1980, all US schools required proof of immunization before a child was admitted to a public school. Therefore, even if you can’t find proof of immunization, it is highly likely that you received the MMR vaccine before beginning school.
However, if you want to be 100% sure that you will be safe, you should (ideally) get a blood test to check your MMR immunity level or just get one vaccination before traveling. An extra shot (even if it is unnecessary) will not cause any long-term health issue.
Disease | Methods of Transmission |
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The incubation periods (the period between being infected and developing the first symptoms) for measles, mumps, and rubella differ slightly:
Disease | Incubation Period |
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Measles | 10–12 days |
Mumps | 16–18 days |
Rubella | 12–23 days |
Measles, mumps, and rubella are dangerous diseases that may have serious, even fatal, consequences. Complications of these infections are summarized below.
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If you’re not sure about your immunization status and want to know how to prevent measles, mumps, and rubella, it is recommended that you do the following:
- Wash your hands with soap and water
- Use a hand sanitizer if no soap is available
- Avoid touching your face
- Avoid close contact with an infected person (e.g., kissing, hugging, using the same cup)
Who needs a shot?
- One dose of the varicella vaccine is about 80% effective
- Two doses of the varicella vaccine are over 92% effective
Vaccinated people will have immunity to chicken pox for about 10–20 years.
A blood test (in 10–20 years) can tell you if you are still immune.
Vaccinated people will have immunity to chicken pox for about 10–20 years.
Adults need one or more booster doses of the varicella vaccine only if they do not have
- laboratory evidence of chicken pox immunity (having been immunized or having had chicken pox already) or
- a valid vaccine administration record showing they’ve been vaccinated against varicella.
People who can’t find their vaccine administration record have two options:
- Ideally, get tested for the presence of MMR immunity.
- If you are running out of time and want to play it safe, you can get an extra vaccination without it causing long-term health consequences. People choose this option when time is the most important factor in the decision-making process.
If you have been vaccinated but you have a low level of immunity, you need to get one vaccination.
Yes. The extra dose of the vaccine will not be harmful.
Travelers should get a varicella booster shot two to four weeks before departure.
How should I check my records?
You should first pay attention to the number of doses of varicella vaccine you have received. Ideally, there should be two doses received at least four weeks apart.
Vaccinated people will have immunity to chicken pox for about 10–20 years. A blood test (in 10–20 years) can tell you if you are still immune.
No. People who received two doses of the vaccine (as documented in the vaccine administration record) do not need to receive additional doses or have a blood test.
How can I get my records?
Sadly, there is no nationwide system that maintains vaccine administration records in the United States. However, there are several ways to find your vaccine administration record:
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I can’t find my records: what should I know?
By the beginning of 1980, all US schools required proof of immunization before admission to a public school. Therefore, even if you do not have proof of immunization, it is highly likely that you received the varicella vaccine before beginning school.
Chicken pox (varicella) is an extremely contagious infection. It is mainly transmitted through
- direct contact with someone with chicken pox (touching their rash) or
- being near an infected person who coughs or sneezes.
The incubation period (the period between being infected and developing the first symptoms) for chicken pox is two to three weeks. For most people, it is 14–16 days.
Yes! Complications of chicken pox may be as serious as death. The following are the most common complications:
- infection of one or more lungs
- brain infection/inflammation
- infections of the bloodstream
- bleeding problems
- dehydration
The varicella vaccine is recognized as the way to prevent chicken pox. But if you do not want to or can’t receive a shot, following the recommendations below may minimize your risk of infection:
- Stay away from infected people
- Wash your hands more frequently
- Maintain proper hygiene
Who gets it?
The polio vaccine that is given in the United States is about 99% effective and lasts for at least 18 years.
Immunity to polio lasts for at least 18 years after the completion of the initial series. One adult booster dose of the polio vaccine after age 21 is needed only by people who do not have
- a laboratory evidence of polio immunity or
- a valid vaccine administration record.
People who can’t find their vaccine administration record have two options:
- Ideally, get tested for the presence of polio immunity.
- If you are running out of time and want to play it safe, you can get an extra shot without long-term health consequences. People choose this option when time is the most important factor in the decision-making process.
If you have been vaccinated but you have a low level of polio immunity, one additional shot is considered sufficient.
Yes. It is safe to get an additional shot.
Travelers should get a booster shot of polio vaccine at least four weeks before traveling.
Checking my records
You should first check to see how many doses of polio vaccine you have received. Ideally, there should be three doses received at the following times:
- First dose – anytime
- Second dose – 1 or 2 months after the first dose
- Third dose – 6 to 12 months after the second dose
Almost everyone who has received all three doses of the polio vaccine is protected from the disease for at least 18 years.
No. If you have completed the vaccination schedule, there is no need to get your immunity tested.
Finding my records
Sadly, there is no nationwide system that maintains vaccine administration records in the United States. However, there are several ways to find your vaccine administration record:
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No records found?
By the beginning of 1980, all US schools required proof of immunization before admission to a public school. Therefore, even if you don’t have proof of immunization, it is highly likely that you received the polio vaccine before beginning school.
Polio is spread through the following routes:
- eating contaminated food
- having poor hygiene
The incubation period (the period between being infected and developing the first symptoms) for polio is as follows:
- 3–6 days for the non-paralytic form of the disease
- 7–21 days for the paralytic form of the disease
Sometimes, polio causes very serious health problems. Here are some polio-related complications:
- paralysis (inability to move body parts)
- lung damage
- lung inflammation
- myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle)
If you are not sure about your polio vaccine status, you can minimize the risk of contracting it by doing the following:
- washing your hands with soap and water
- drinking safe water
- eating safe food
Who needs a shot?
The TDaP vaccine is about 76%–89% effective.
Yes! Everyone, including travelers, should get a TDaP booster once every 10 years.
People who can’t find their vaccine administration records should get one TDaP vaccination and then get a booster shot 10 years later.
Yes. It is safe to get an additional dose of TDaP vaccine.
Tourists are advised to get a TDaP booster vaccination two weeks before departure.
How should I check my records?
Look to see how many years have passed since your last TDaP vaccination. If it’s been more than 10, you should get a booster dose.
VTDaP immunity lasts for 10 years.
How can I get my records?
Sadly, there is no nationwide system that maintains vaccine administration records in the United States. However, there are several ways to find your vaccine administration record:
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I can’t find my records: what should I know?
It is quite likely that you have been vaccinated against TDaP.
- TDaP is a vaccination that people commonly get every 10 years from primary care physicians during an annual physical exam. US primary care physicians are usually good at making sure people get this particular vaccine.
- People often get this vaccine after any incident involving skin damage: an animal bite, cut, scrape, etc.
- Gynecologists advise relatives to be vaccinated against whooping cough before the birth of a child. Pertussis (whooping cough) is part of the TDaP vaccine.
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The incubation periods (the period between being infected and developing the first symptoms) for diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis are given below.
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Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis may result in life-threatening health problems, including disability and death. The table below summarizes the most common complications.
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If you not sure about your TDaP status, you can minimize your risk of contracting tetanus or pertussis (but not diphtheria):
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Different repellents have different active ingredients. Here are the advantages and disadvantages of the most common ones:
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If you travel to Kenya, don’t forget to take these items with you:
- medication prescribed by your doctor
- antibiotics (for travelers’ diarrhea)
- malaria prophylaxis medication
- antihistamine (Dimetane, Zyrtec, Tavist, Claritin)
- painkillers
- insect repellent
- altitude sickness medicine
- hand sanitizer
- water purification tablets
- sunscreen (SPF 15 or more)
- aloe gel (in case of sunburns)
- digital thermometer
- 1% hydrocortisone cream
Hopefully, you will not need to see a doctor while being on vacation in Kenya. However, in order to ensure your well-being, we have found some travel clinics where you can receive medical care.
Travel Clinic | City | Address | Phone # | Web page |
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The Nairobi Hospital | Nairobi | 00100, Argwings Kodhek Road 1st floor, Anderson Centre P O 30026, Nairobi, Kenya |
+254 730 666860 |
http://thenairobihosp.org/specialistcenter/ |
Safari Doctors | Lamu Island | Safari Doctors P. O. BOX 370-80500 Lamu, Kenya |
+254(0)745720022 +254(0)745720023 |
https://www.safaridoctors.org/ |
The information on US embassies and consulates in Kenya may be found on the US embassy of Kenya website
Facts about Kenya you that may interest you
The best time to visit Kenya largely depends on the purpose of your visit.
- If you want to visit beautiful beaches of the country, you better not travel there during mid-March to May.
- For snorkeling, the best months are considered March, October, November (the clearest water)
- If you want to climb the Mount Kenya, you can visit anytime but the period between November-December and April-June
- In case you wish to visit the wildlife parks of Kenya, try to travel there between January-March and July-October
Best time of the year | More affordable time of the year | Cost difference |
---|---|---|
June-February for the beaches |
March-May |
Up to 40% |
US citizens should have e-visa when traveling to Kenya. The travelers may apply for e-visa (here). Also you can get a visa on arrival at the international port of entry.
Remember, your passport should be valid for at least 6 months at the moment of the e-visa application.
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Travel vaccine costs at TravelClinicNY
Vaccine
|
Cost
|
---|---|
Yellow fever | $240 |
Typhoid (shot) | $120 |
Typhoid (oral) | $120 |
Hepatitis A | $100 |
Hepatitis B | $80 |
Hep A/B (combo)* | $130 |
Tetanus(TDAP) | $90 |
Polio | $68 |
Meningitis | $165 |
Rabies (Imovax) | $490 |
Japanese Encephalitis (Ixiaro) | $390 |
Cholera | $295 |
MMR | $120 |
Varicella | $200 |
One-time office-visit fee of $75
Office visit covers the administration of all vaccines and prescribing necessary medication.
Vaccine prices are per shot. It is sometimes necessary to give more than one shot for effective immunization.