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Angola

Vaccinations: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B,Typhoid, Rabies, Polio, Yellow Fever

• Travelers should be up to date on measles/mumps/rubella (MMR), diphtheria/pertussis/tetanus (DPT), Polio

• Rabies vaccination if traveling to rural areas.

• Yellow fever vaccination certificate required prior to entry into Angola

Travel warnings for: Malaria, Dengue, Filariasis, Cutaneous leishmaniasis, Schistosomiasis, Cryptosporidiosis.

Malaria
• Chloroquine is NOT an effective anti malarial drug in Angola
• Atovaquone/proguanil, doxycycline, or mefloquine can be used but this should be discussed with your doctor

Dengue, Cutaneous leishmaniasis, filariasis carried by insects and travelers should avoid insect bites and use insect repellent with DEET (30%-50%)

Schistosomiasis avoid swimming in fresh water.

Cryptosporidiosis risk can be prevented by bottled water.

Important Note

This document is not a complete medical guide for travelers to this region. Consult with your doctor for specific information related to your needs and your medical history; recommendations may differ for pregnant women, young children, and persons who have chronic medical conditions.

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