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São Tomé and Príncipe

Vaccinations São Tomé and Príncipe

Planning a trip to São Tomé and Príncipe soon? Preparing well can help make your holiday enjoyable and safe. It is important to note that visiting São Tomé and Príncipe carries certain health risks, so vaccinations are recommended and may even be mandatory. The vaccinations you will need depend on factors such as the regions you will be visiting and the length of your stay. Simply make an appointment with us to get personalised travel advice.

The Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe is a country located off the west coast of Africa, in the Gulf of Guinea. São Tomé and Príncipe consists of several islands, with São Tomé being the largest. Following this is the much smaller island of Príncipe, along with a few other uninhabited or sparsely populated islands.The country has a tropical climate, with temperatures ranging from 19 to 30 degrees Celsius. Rainfall is common year-round, but most rainfall occurs during the rainy season, which lasts from October to May.

For personalised travel advice and vaccinations, come see our travel nurses at KLM Health Services. They are ready to assist you. Keep an eye on the current safety situation at your destination and read our travel tips.

  • globe Africa
  • partly_cloudy_day Tropical climate
  • rainy 228 days per year
  • flight_takeoff Best time to travel is June to September

Mandatory vaccinations

Yellow fever (when traveling from a high-risk area)

Health risks and recommended vaccinations

MMRChikungunyaDengue feverDTPYellow feverHepatitis AHepatitis BRabiesSchistosomiasisTuberculosisZika virus
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