Malaria, vaccinations Cap Verde - relevant?
It is important with the right travel immunisations for Cap Verde.
Here is information about which vaccinations are needed for a trip to Cap Verde depending on the length of your trip.Select length of travel
Less than 1 month
1 to 5 months
6 months or longer
Cap Verde - Less than 1 month
Travelling to Cap Verde on less than 1 month recommend protection against the following infections:
| Recommended vaccinations | Starting |
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| | Diphtheria | | 1 day | | | Hepatitis A (infectious hepatitis) | | 1 week | | | HIV in Africa | | - | | | Tetanus | | 1 day | | | Malaria | | - | | | Yellow fever - transit | | 10 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.
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.
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.
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.
Malaria
Risk of malaria in this area is small, and pre-vention by malaria tablets is not recommended. Protection against mosquito bites for instance by using an impregnated bed net at night will reduce the risk further.
Yellow fever - transit
Certain countries require a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate if you arrives (even in transit) from a country where yellow fever is present.
If you arrive from a country without yellow fever, there is no requirement for a yellow fever vaccination.
Cap Verde - 1 to 5 months
Travelling to Cap Verde on 1 to 5 months recommend protection against the following infections:
| Recommended vaccinations | Starting |
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| | Diphtheria | | 1 day | | | Hepatitis A (infectious hepatitis) | | 1 week | | | Hepatitis B | | 3 - 4 weeks | | | HIV in Africa | | - | | | Tetanus | | 1 day | | | Typhoid | | 1 week | | | Malaria | | - | | | Yellow fever - transit | | 10 days | |
| | | | | | When to start vaccinations before leaving: | |
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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.
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.
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
Risk of malaria in this area is small, and pre-vention by malaria tablets is not recommended. Protection against mosquito bites for instance by using an impregnated bed net at night will reduce the risk further.
Yellow fever - transit
Certain countries require a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate if you arrives (even in transit) from a country where yellow fever is present.
If you arrive from a country without yellow fever, there is no requirement for a yellow fever vaccination.
Cap Verde - 6 months or longer
Travelling to Cap Verde on 6 months or longer recommend protection against the following infections:
| Recommended vaccinations | Starting |
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| | Diphtheria | | 1 day | | | Tuberkulosis | | 6 weeks | | | 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 | | - | | | Yellow fever - transit | | 10 days | |
| | | | | | When to start vaccinations before leaving: | |
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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.
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
Risk of malaria in this area is small, and pre-vention by malaria tablets is not recommended. Protection against mosquito bites for instance by using an impregnated bed net at night will reduce the risk further.
Yellow fever - transit
Certain countries require a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate if you arrives (even in transit) from a country where yellow fever is present.
If you arrive from a country without yellow fever, there is no requirement for a yellow fever vaccination.
