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Yellow Fever Vaccinaton In Countries Like Zambia and South Africa

The South African Department of Health has issued a statement that all returning travelers from South Africa to Zambia and travelers from Zambia to South Africa will now require proof of yellow fever vaccination. All in-transit passengers between the two destinations, irrespective of the time period in transit, will also require proof of yellow fever vaccination.

Over the last several months there has been a lot of back and forth regarding this new policy. Often times the translation of the new policy has confused travelers like you. So what is the new policy stating?

In addition, also as of October 1, 2011 travelers coming from Zambia into South Africa will need a Yellow Fever certificate (World Health Organization card) to enter the country.

So in other words, South Africa’s Department of Health will need to see visual proof you are vaccinated for yellow fever (unless you’re in possession of a valid waiver certificate).

All travelers coming from a yellow fever risk country who are unable to produce a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate at the port of entry will either be refused entry or quarantined until their certificate becomes valid, with a max holding time of no more than 6 days.

According to International Health Regulation, a valid yellow fever certificate is required for all passengers over the age of one. Passengers in transit from Dakar (not leaving the aircraft), do not require a certificate.

For more about Yellow Fever and the required vaccination please consult your physician 8-12 weeks before departure.

 

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