Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Vaccinations: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Typhoid, Rabies, Polio, Plague, 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 is required prior to entry into Democratic Republic of the Congo.
• Travel warnings for: Malaria, Dengue, Filariasis, Cutaneous leishmaniasis, Onchocerciasis, Trypanosomiasis, Schistosomiasis, and Cryptosporidiosis.
• Malaria risk in all areas of Democratic Republic of the Congo.
• Chloroquine is NOT an effective antimalarial drug in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
• Atovaquone/proguanil, doxycycline, or mefloquine can be used and this should be discussed with your doctor.
• Dengue, Cutaneous leishmaniasis, Filariasis, Onchocerciasis (River blindness), Plague and African trypanosomiasis are all carried by insects so travelers should avoid insect bites and use insect repellents with DEET (30%-50%).
• Schistosomiasis: avoid swimming in fresh water.
• Cryptosporidiosis risk can be prevented by drinking bottled water.
Posted on October 26, 2008
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