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Senegal

Vaccinations Senegal

Planning a trip to Senegal soon? Preparing well can help make your holiday enjoyable and safe. It is important to note that visiting Senegal 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.

Senegal, officially known as the Republic of Senegal, is a country in Africa that shares borders with Mali, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, The Gambia, and Mauritania. The country has a variety of climates and is situated in a transitional zone between desert and savannah. Senegal experiences a warm climate, with temperatures ranging from 17 to 30 degrees Celsius. There is little rainfall overall, but most of it occurs between June and October. Overall, the weather is tropical, pleasant and characterised by sunny days and mild nights.

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 Desert climate
  • rainy 51 days per year
  • flight_takeoff Best time to travel is November to February

Mandatory vaccinations

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

Health risks and recommended vaccinations

MMRChikungunyaDengue feverDTPYellow feverHepatitis AHepatitis BMalariaMeningococcal diseaseRabiesTuberculosisZika virus
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