Kenya is situated in East Africa and shares its boarders with Somalia, Tanzania, Ethiopia, South Sudan and Uganda.
Please check the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advice before travelling to Kenya as travel updates on this country changes from time to time.
The table below provides a general guide as to the Travel Vaccinations that may be advised to you for travel to Kenya.
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.
| 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 | £50 | ||
| Typhoid | Yes | Contaminated Food and Water | Typhoid, Single Dose | £50 | ||
| Hepatitis A | Yes | Contaminated Food and Water | Hepatitis A, Single Dose | £86 | ||
| Meningitis | Yes | Person-to-Person | Meningitis ACWY (Nimenrix), Single Dose | £66 | ||
| Cholera | Yes | Contaminated Food and Water | Cholera, Course of Two | £40 | ||
| Hepatitis B | Yes | Body Fluids, Medical Intervention | Hepatitis B, Course of Three | £65 | ||
| Yellow Fever | Yes | Mosquitoes | Yellow Fever, single Dose | £80 | ||
| Rabies | Yes | Infected Animals | Rabies, Course of Three | £66 | ||
| Rabies | Yes | Infected Animals | Rabies, Course of Three, ID, in rabies clinics | £45 |
All Travellers should ensure that they 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, Yellow Fever 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.
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.
Under International Health Regulations (2005), travellers who have been to an Area affected by Yellow Fever, or who have travelled via an airport of a country affected, are required to present an International Certificate of Vaccination (ICVP) before they are allowed to enter Kenya.
Kenya. Land of the Masai, tenacious marathon runners, jaw dropping scenery and abundant wildlife. A diverse ethnic population makes Kenya and interesting place to explore. You can experience lots here, from bustling city life to remote areas where tourists are still a novelty. One of the highlights must surely be the annual animal migration between June and September.
