Keep up to-date with travel advice with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) before travelling to Sierra Leone as travel updates changes from time to time.
| Vaccination | All Travellers | Most Travellers | Some Travellers | Major Risk Factors | Course | Price Per Dose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MMR | Yes | Person-to-Person | Measles, mump, rubella, course of Two | £60 | ||
| DTaP | Yes | Person-to-Person | Tetanus, diphtheria, polio,s Dose | £35 | ||
| Typhoid | Yes | Contaminated Food and Water | Typhoid, Single Dose | £50 | ||
| Hepatitis A | Yes | Contaminated Food and Water | Hepatitis A, Single Dose | £50 | ||
| Meningitis | Yes | Person-to-Person | Meningitis ACWY (Nimenrix), Single Dose | £65 | ||
| Cholera | Yes | Contaminated Food and Water | Cholera, Course of Two | £30 | ||
| Hepatitis B | Yes | Body Fluids, Medical Intervention | Hepatitis B, Course of Three | £40 | ||
| Yellow Fever | Yes | Mosquitoes | Yellow Fever, single Dose | £70 | ||
| Rabies | Yes | Infected Animals | Rabies, Course of Three | £60 |
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Risk of Malaria in Sierra Leone
Malaria is a viral illness spread by Mosquitoes that bite from dusk to dawn throughout the tropical world. It causes high fever and severe joint and muscle pains. In serious cases, malaria can be fatal. For more information, see Malaria.
Malaria Prevention
Travellers to areas where there is a Risk of Malaria should get advice regarding Malaria Medication which can be taken to help stop the illness from developing. The type of medication required depends on your destination, itinerary, length of stay and current medical condition. Further reduce the risk of by practising mosquito Bite Avoidance by using insect repellent such as DEET 50% and covering exposed skin by wearing long sleeves and trousers.
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Yellow Fever Risk and Certification Requirements for Sierra Leone
Yellow Fever is a serious viral illness spread by mosquitoes in the tropical regions of Africa and South America. For further information, please see Yellow Fever Vaccination.
Resources
Travel Health Pro: Country Information (Sierra Leone)
Fit For Travel: Country Information (Sierra Leone)
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office: Foreign Travel Advice (Sierra Leone)