Togo : Travel Health

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Please note that this health information about Togo may be out-of-date.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 Togo

The following medical diseases or health concerns are more common in travel to Togo (compared to the USA and other areas of the Western World):

• travelers diarrhea
• cholera
• malaria
• Escherichia coli diarrhea
• hepatitis A
• hepatitis B
• hepatitis C
• schistosomiasis - found in fresh water
• typhoid fever
• yellow fever
• Insect born diseases
• parasitic diseases
• Dengue fever
• filariasis
• leishmaniasis
• onchocerciasis
• trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness)
• diptheria - endemic to the region
• Tuberculosis
• chickungunya

More Common Diseases and Medical Concerns for Togo

The following health concerns or diseases are more commonly found in Togo compared to the USA and other areas of the Western World:

• motor vehicle trauma - wear seatbelts and avoid night driving
• respiratory conditions - from sandstorm/Harmattan
• drownings - from strong coastal currents

Less Common Diseases and Health Concerns for Togo

The following health concerns or medical diseases are less commonly found in Togo compared to the USA and other areas of the Western World:

• poliomyelitis

Vaccinations for Travel to Togo

The following medical vaccinations are desirable or helpful for travel to Togo to prevent contagious diseases in Togo:

• 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
• rabies - if you might be exposed to wild or domestic animals through your work or recreation
• typhoid
• Meningococcal meningitis for travel from December through June
• yellow fever
• 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 Togo

Any health risk of travel to Togo may be reduced by the following precautionary health measures when visiting Togo:

• 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 places and public transport
• ocean currents are very strong - care should be taken when swimming on coastal beaches

Other Relevant Issues for Travel to Togo

The following may be issues relevant to travel to Togo:

• medical care is substandard
• there may be consular warnings against travel to the country
• check latest advice for updates

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