Vaccinations
In Africa, malaria is the major problem; travelers are highly encouraged to protect themselves form Malaria (bring mosquito-repellent and Malaria-tablets). Remember one in seven-hundred bites can give you Malaria. Dream Africa Travels suggests that you consult a travel doctor from your country before at least two months before departure. We recommended to get vaccines the following vaccines:
| Vaccine | Description |
|---|---|
| Routine Vaccines | Make sure you are up-to-date on routine vaccines before every trip. These vaccines include measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine, polio vaccine, and your yearly flu shot. |
| Yellow Fever | Yellow fever is a risk in Ghana, so CDC recommends this vaccine for all travelers who are 9 months of age or older. The government of Ghana requires proof before entering the country for all travelers that you are vaccinated against Yellow Fever, except infants. |
| Hepetitus A | This vaccine is recommended because you can get hepatitis A through contaminated food or water in Ghana, regardless of where you are eating or staying. |
| Malaria | You will need to take prescription medicine before, during, and after your trip to prevent malaria. Your doctor can help you decide which medicine is right for you, and also talk to you about other steps you can take to prevent malaria. See more detailed information about malaria in Ghana. |
| Typhoid | You can get typhoid through contaminated food or water in Ghana. This vaccine is recommended for most travelers, especially if you are staying with friends or relatives, visiting smaller cities or rural areas, or if you are an adventurous eater. |
| Hepititus B (discuss with your doctor if it's needed for you) | You can get hepatitis B through sexual contact, contaminated needles, and blood products, so this vaccine is recommended if you might have sex with a new partner, get a tattoo or piercing, or have any medical procedures. |
| Meningitus (discuss with your doctor if it's needed for you) | Ghana is part of the “meningitis belt” of sub-Saharan Africa (see map). This vaccine is recommended if you plan to visit Ghana for more than six weeks during the dry season (December–June), when the disease is most common. |
| Rabies (discuss with your doctor if this vaccine is needed for you) | Rabies can be found in dogs, bats, and other mammals in Ghana, so this vaccine is recommended for the following groups: Travelers involved in outdoor and other activities (such as camping, hiking, biking, adventure travel, and caving) that put them at risk for animal bites, people who will be working with or around animals (such as veterinarians, wildlife professionals, and researchers), people who are taking long trips or moving to Ghana and children, because they tend to play with animals, might not report bites, and are more likely to have animal bites on their head and neck. |