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Sierra Leone

Vaccinations Sierra Leone

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

Sierra Leone, officially known as the Republic of Sierra Leone, is a country located in West Africa. It shares borders with Guinea and Liberia, with its capital city being Freetown. The country is divided into four geographical regions: a high plateau with mountains, a lowland area with forests and agriculture, rainforests, and coastal regions with mangroves and swamps. Sierra Leone has a tropical climate, with a rainy season that lasts from May to November.

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 132 days per year
  • flight_takeoff Best time to travel is December to April

Mandatory vaccinations

Yellow fever

Health risks and recommended vaccinations

MMRDTPHepatitis AHepatitis BMalariaMeningococcal diseaseRabiesSchistosomiasisTuberculosis
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