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Sierra Leone

Risk / Health Info for Sierra Leone

What inoculations should I get for Sierra Leone?

What immunisations do you need for Sierra Leone? Our advisors can put together a travel health regime that meets all your needs. There is limited access to safe drinking water so be cautious about what you drink. You can further protect yourself from water-borne diseases by opting for the recommended shots against hepatitis A and typhoid. Cholera is another water-borne disease and outbreaks occur from time to time, particularly in the rainy season, but there is a vaccine available to help protect you.

Should you get a hepatitis B injection? Some travellers do need to protect themselves against this virus. Children can be exposed through cuts and grazes. Frequent and long-stay travellers are at an elevated risk. Also, those who will be working in a healthcare setting, including dentistry or in a lab that handles body fluids. Hep B can be contracted through recreational intravenous drug use and unprotected sex. Another infection route is invasive medical or cosmetic procedures.

You may be exposed to the bacteria that cause meningococcal meningitis, which is spread in respiratory droplets. A vaccine against meningococcal meningitis is recommended before you travel to Sierra Leone.

Do you need a yellow fever certificate in Sierra Leone? The answer is yes. Your certificate is proof of immunity and the immunisation should give you lifelong immunity. So long as you keep the certificate safe, you will never need to get another one.

What other risks to health are found in Sierra Leone?

Tropical diseases, including water-borne infections and Lassa fever, are common in Sierra Leone.

What hospital facilities are there in Sierra Leone?

Medical facilities in Sierra Leone are poor, so you should carry your own medical supplies.

Malaria in Sierra Leone
Malaria prophylaxis will be required for some parts of Sierra Leone 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.

Covid-19 Testing for Sierra Leone

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 Sierra Leone

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
Meningococcal Meningitis (ACWY) and certificate1 Dose
Typhoid1 Dose
Typhoid (oral)1 Dose
Yellow fever with certificate1 Dose
This is a general list of travel vaccinations and immunisations for Sierra Leone. Specific vaccines can only be determined after appointment with our travel nurse.

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About Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone’s landscape features mangrove swamps, savannah and rainforest. Its economy is based on mining of diamonds, titanium, gold and bauxite.

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top Tips for travelling to Sierra Leone

Watch out for scams involving gems and minerals. Any deal that seems too good to be true probably is.

Sierra Leone has beautiful beaches, but there are strong Atlantic currents near the shore, so get local advice before swimming.

 

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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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