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Botswana

Risk / Health Info for Botswana

Do I need vaccines for Botswana?

If you want to ask, ‘What inoculations do I need before going to Botswana?’, talk with a healthcare advisor at Global Travel Clinics. You should consider inoculations against food- and water-borne illnesses such as hepatitis A and typhoid before you go to Botswana.

Rabies occurs in Botswana. It is contracted through the saliva of an infected animal and can be contracted through a bite or even a lick. If you are going to a remote part of Botswana or if you will be working around animals – particularly bats and dogs – consider getting vaccinated against rabies. Cavers, cyclists and runners are at risk of dog bites. Children should also be vaccinated against rabies, as they are common victims of dog bites and often don’t immediately report that they have been bitten. Seek urgent medical advice for an animal bite or scratch, even if you have been vaccinated. The healthcare professional will assess the risk of infection and if necessary, see that you get a pre-exposure vaccine.

Tetanus is another vaccine to think about if you are going to a remote area, particularly if you have not had a booster within the last ten years.

Are there hospitals in Botswana?

Healthcare is generally good in large towns, but in rural areas it may be hard to get good medical care. As evacuation to South Africa or North America could be necessary in case of serious illness or injury it is important to have good travel insurance for travel in Botswana.

The emergency number in Botswana is 997.

Recent disease outbreaks in Botswana

Do not touch dead animal carcasses, as there are occasionally outbreaks of anthrax in wild animals.

If you walk in the bush in Botswana, protect yourself against ticks, and check your limbs afterwards. There are several illnesses that can be contracted from tick bites.

Malaria in Botswana
Malaria prophylaxis will be required for some parts of Botswana at certain times of year. There is no malaria vaccine, but there are anti-malaria drugs that should be taken before, during and after travelling to certain at-risk countries. Speak with your healthcare provider six weeks before your trip, as not all prophylaxis regimes are appropriate for all regions and all individuals.
Schistosomiasis in Botswana
The schistosomiasis parasite enters humans through the skin during contact with fresh water. To prevent infection, avoid swimming or paddling in lakes and streams in Botswana. This condition is also known as bilharzia.

Covid-19 Testing for Botswana

We are now offering high value services providing Gold Standard Covid-19 PCR Swab Test, Antigen test, Antibody TestTravel Certificateto meet the needs of our customers when it comes to quick privateCovid-19 PCR or Antibody testing.

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Recommended Vaccines for Botswana

Vaccine NameCourse
Hepatitis A2 Doses
Hepatitis A and B combined (adult)3 Doses
Hepatitis A and B combined (paediatric)2 Doses
Hepatitis A and typhoid (combined)1 Dose
Hepatitis A (paediatric)1 Dose
Hepatitis B3 Doses
Hepatitis B (paediatric)3 Doses
Malaria prophylaxis
Rabies
Typhoid1 Dose
Typhoid (oral)1 Dose
This is a general list of travel vaccinations and immunisations for Botswana. Specific vaccines can only be determined after appointment with our travel nurse.

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About Botswana

Botswana, a landlocked southern African country, is well known as the setting for Alexander McCall Smith’s No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency books. It is sparsely populated and the economy, which is based on mining, cattle and tourism, is growing fast.

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top Tips for travelling to Botswana

The extraordinary papyrus-fringed Okavango Delta forms where a river flows into the Kalahari Desert, rather than into an ocean. Explore the meandering waterways by dugout canoe for a very intimate experience.

 

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Our vaccination and travel health clinics will ensure that you are up-to-date on all the travel immunizations recommended by healthcare professionals. Global Travel Clinics will ensure you are protected by all the recommended shots before you leave the country. We are currently focusing on Covid-19 PCR Swab Test, Antigen test, Antibody Test & Travel Certificates.

 

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