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Ethiopia - Africa
Travelling to Ethiopia on 6 months or longer recommend protection against the following infections:
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| | Diphtheria | | 1 day | | | Tuberkulosis | | 6 weeks | | | Yellow fever | | 10 days | | | Hepatitis A (infectious hepatitis) | | 1 week | | | Hepatitis B | | 3 - 4 weeks | | | HIV in Africa | | - | | | Meningitis | | 1 week | | | Rabies | | 4 weeks | | | Tetanus | | 1 day | | | Typhoid | | 1 week | | | Malaria in Ethiopia | | 1-7 days | |
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Read more about the single vaccinations below.
If you need more information, Ask the Doctor
Diphtheria
Diphtheria is a serious throat infection, which infects from person-to-person through the air. The vaccination should be less than 10 years old otherwise a booster is needed.
Tuberkulosis
The vaccine against tuberculosis, BCG, is recommended to people stationed in high-risk areas for more than 6 months, who have not been vaccinated previously. The vaccine contains live bacteria which produces a small wound, as well as scar after healing. The whole process takes 4 to 8 weeks.
Yellow fever
Yellow fever is a serious virus infection, which cause a serious hepatitis. The vaccine provides protection for 10 years after a single injection. Countries where yellow fever is present are entitled to request a valid certificate documenting a vaccination against yellow fever at least 10 days before entry. The certificate is a stamp in the WHO yellow book.
Hepatitis A (infectious hepatitis)
Infectious hepatitis infects through food and water. Vaccination consists of two injections about 12 months apart, which protects for up to 20 years. The first vaccination protects for 12 months. Gamma globulin consists of purified antibodies from people who have had hepatitis A, and protects for up to 5 months. The vaccination is preferred. The hepatitis A vaccine can be combined with the vaccine against hepatitis B.
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B infects through blood, sexual ac-tivities and, in small children, through saliva. The vaccination consists of 2 vaccinations about 4 weeks apart and a third 6 months later. The protection is for at least 10 years. The hepatitis B vaccine can be combined with the vaccine against hepatitis A.
HIV in Africa
I perioden 1991 - 1999 blev ialt 280 danskere smittet med HIV i udlandet, heraf 109 i Afrika.
Afrika er det kontinent, hvor der er den største udbredelse af HIV. I gennemsnit er ca. 8% af befolkningen smittet, og i visse risikogrupper, som fx prostituerede, kan op til 80% være HIV positive.
Meningitis
Meningitis due to meningococcus bacteria infect from person to person through the air. The vaccine protects against infection for 3 years after 1 vaccination. There are two vaccines: One protects only against type A and C. The other protects against A, C, W135 and Y and is used for travel to Saudi Arabia (especially Hajj) and Burkina Faso.
Rabies
The vaccination consists of 3 injections at day 0, 7 and 28 and must therefore start 4 weeks before departure. Vaccination protects for 5 years. If exposed to rabies, the "post-exposure" vaccinations are reduced from five to two.
Tetanus
Tetanus is a complication to wounds contaminated by soil. If there has been a vaccination within the past 10 years it is not necessary to give a booster in case of wounds and accidents. Tetanus is usually given in combination with diphtheria. If you are previously vaccinated, the vaccine can be given right up to departure.
Typhoid
Typhoid is the most serious of the Salmonella infections. There are two types of vaccine: 1. Vaccine for injection. 1 vaccination protect up to 3 years. 2. A live vaccine in capsules, which is swallowed. Three capsules are taken 2 days apart and provide protection for a year.
Typhoid
Typhoid is the most serious of the Salmonella infections. There are two types of vaccine: 1. Vaccine for injection. 1 vaccination protect up to 3 years. 2. A live vaccine in capsules, which is swallowed. Three capsules are taken 2 days apart and provide protection for a year.
Malaria in Ethiopia
Malaria is found all over Ethiopia below about 2000 metres. There is considerable chloroquine resistance in Ethiopia and the choice is between Malarone, Lariam or Doxycycline. Protection against mosquito bites will reduce the risk further.
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