Kenya : Travel Health
WARNING! This information is out-dated and likely to be inaccurate!
Researching Travel Plans
Please note that this health information about Kenya may be out-of-date.
Always research the current health conditions and issues in any region you plan to visit
prior to departure.
Infectious Diseases and Medical Concerns for Kenya
The following medical diseases or health concerns
are more common in travel to Kenya
(compared to the USA and other areas of the Western World):
More Common Diseases and Medical Concerns for Kenya
The following health concerns or diseases are more commonly found in Kenya
compared to the USA and other areas of the Western World:
Epidemics for Kenya
The following health concerns, diseases or comments are related to epidemics in Kenya:
- Dengue fever
- Rift Valley fever ( RVF ) - 1997-1998
- menigococcal meningitis
Less Common Diseases and Health Concerns for Kenya
The following health concerns or medical diseases are less commonly found in Kenya
compared to the USA and other areas of the Western World:
Vaccinations for Travel to Kenya
The following medical vaccinations are desirable or helpful for travel to Kenya
to prevent contagious diseases in Kenya:
- hepatitis A - or immune globulin (IG)
- hepatitis B - if risk of exposure to blood/bodily fluid or medical treatment or if your stay will be longer than 6 months then all infants and children 11-12 years who did not complete the series as infants,all infants and children 11-12 years who did not complete the series as infants
- rabies - if you might be exposed to wild or domestic animals through your work or recreation
- typhoid
- tetanus - booster dose as needed
- diphtheria - booster dose as needed
- measles - booster dose as needed
- polio - one-time dose of polio vaccine for adults
Preventions or Health Precautions for Travel to Kenya
Any health risk of travel to Kenya may be reduced by the
following precautionary health measures when visiting Kenya:
- Take your malaria prevention medication before/during/after travel as directed
- high rate of motor vehicle trauma - avoid night driving and wear seatbelts
- mosquito bite prevention
- insect bite protection
- avoid drinking non-treated water - only drink bottled or canned water
- eat only thoroughly cooked food or fruits and vegetables you have peeled yourself
- keep feet clean and dry - help prevent parasitic infections
- do not go barefoot - help prevent parasitic infections
- always use latex condoms to reduce the risk of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases
- don't eat dairy products unless you know they have been pasteurized
- don't eat food purchased from street vendors
- don't drink beverages with ice
- don't eat dairy products unless you know they have been pasteurized
- don't share needles with anyone
- don't handle animals (especially monkeys/dogs/cats) - to avoid bites and serious diseases (including rabies and plague - risk for travelers is small)
- don't swim in fresh water. Salt water is usually safer
- avoid crowded public places and public transportation whenever possible
Other Relevant Issues for Travel to Kenya
The following may be issues relevant to travel to Kenya:
- medical care is substandard except in Nairobi where medical care is comparable to industrialized countries
- there may be consular warnings against travel to the country
- check latest advice for updates
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