Angola in Central Africa is located on the West of the continent alongside the Atlantic Ocean. It is bordered by Congo, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) are advising against all but essential travel to Cabinda in the north east of the country bordering the Congo. Travellers are advised to keep up-to-date with advice from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office prior to travel to this region.
The table below provides a general guide as to the Travel Vaccinations that may be advised to you for travel to Angola.
| Vaccination | All Travellers | Most Travellers | Some Travellers | Major Risk Factors | Course | Price Per Dose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MMR | Yes | Person-to-Person | Measles, mumps rubella, Course of Two | £50 | ||
| DTaP | Yes | Person-to-Person | Tetanus, diphtheria polio, Single Dose | £40 | ||
| Yellow Fever | Yes | Mosquitoes | Yellow Fever, Stamaril, Dingle Dose | £70 | ||
| Typhoid | Yes | Contaminated Food and Water | Typhoid Vi, Single Dose | £50 | ||
| Hepatitis A | Yes | Contaminated Food and Water | Hepatitis A, Single Dose | £60 | ||
| Hepatitis B | Yes | Body Fluids, Medical Intervention | Hepatitis B, Course of Three | £55 | ||
| Rabies | Yes | Infected Animals | Rabies, Course of Three | £65 |
The Vaccinations and Medications that are needed for travel vary from person-to-person. Everyone should have a personal risk assessment with a travel health professional to take into account a range of factors such as itinerary, medical condition, occupational and lifestyle risk factors and previous vaccination history.
All Travellers should ensure that they are are up-to-date with Routine Vaccinations including Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio and Measles, Mumps and Rubella.
Most travellers will also need to consider a course or booster of Hepatitis A and Typhoid as there is a risk of these diseases across most parts of the world.
Some Travellers may also be advised additional vaccinations such as Rabies, Japanese Encephalitis and Hepatitis B based on their individual risk assessment.
Malaria is spread by the plasmodium parasite passed to humans from the bite of an anopheles mosquito. Malaria is a serious illness with symptoms include fever, chills, sweats and flu like symptoms. In severe cases, malaria can be fatal. There isn’t currently a vaccine available for our travellers, although there are other ways to protect yourself.
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 practicing mosquito Bite Avoidance by using Insect Repellant such as DEET 50% and covering exposed skin by wearing long sleeves and trousers.
Under International Health Regulations (2005), all travellers over the age of 9 months are required to present an International Certificate of Vaccination (ICVP) before they are allowed to enter Angola.
