Namibia

Ensure you are up-to-date on routine vaccinations before every trip.

Ensure all routine vaccinations are up to date before travel to prevent common preventable diseases.

Ensure you are up to date on all routine vaccinations before travel.

Ensure you are up-to-date on routine vaccines including MMR, diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis, varicella, polio, and your yearly flu shot before travel.

To reduce the risk of insect-borne diseases.

To prevent foodborne and waterborne illnesses.

Ensure vaccination is up-to-date before travel.

Consider for travelers to areas of active cholera transmission.

Cholera is rare in travelers; vaccination may be considered for children and adults traveling to areas of active cholera transmission.

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages traveling to Namibia.

Sexual transmission is a significant risk; vaccination is advised.

Consider if engaging in activities that increase risk for exposure to potentially rabid animals or if access to post-exposure prophylaxis may be difficult.

Rabies is present in dogs and some wildlife species in Namibia.

Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.

Typhoid fever vaccines licensed in the U.S.

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Namibia.

Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series.

Boosters should be kept up to date before travel.

Ensure routine vaccinations are up-to-date before travel.

Prevent insect-borne diseases by using EPA-registered insect repellent and wearing long-sleeved clothing.

Use bed nets if sleeping in areas exposed to mosquitoes.

Prevent foodborne and waterborne diseases by choosing safe food and water.

Drink only bottled, sealed, or boiled/treated water and eat food that is fully cooked and served hot.

To prevent malaria and other mosquito-borne or tick-borne diseases.

Use EPA-registered insect repellent, wear protective clothing, and sleep under insecticide-treated bed nets in malaria-endemic areas.

Prevent foodborne and waterborne diseases by choosing safe food and water options.

Eat only food that is cooked and served hot; avoid raw fruits and vegetables unless you can peel them yourself.

Ensure you are up to date on routine vaccines.

Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.

Recommended for most travelers, especially those who might eat or drink things that are contaminated.

To prevent diarrheal diseases and other foodborne illnesses.

Eat only properly prepared food and drink safe water (bottled or boiled).

Recommended for travelers involved in outdoor and other activities in remote areas that put them at risk for animal bites.

Recommended for travelers who may have sexual contact with a new partner or get a tattoo or piercing.

Depending on the travel itinerary and areas to be visited.

In areas with malaria risk.

Consult a healthcare provider for appropriate malaria prophylaxis.

To reduce the risk of diseases transmitted by mosquitoes.

Use insect repellent containing DEET.

To prevent foodborne and waterborne illnesses.

Drink only bottled or boiled water.

Especially for travelers visiting crowded locations or attending events.