Guinea

Guinea

1. Country Information

  • Continent: Africa
  • Region: West Africa

2. Mandatory Vaccinations

Yellow Fever – Travel from countries with yellow fever (YF) transmission risk: vaccination is required for travellers aged ≥9 months. Vaccination is required for all travellers arriving from any country if they are 9 months of age or older and arrive at Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport in Conakry.

  • COVID-19
  • Hepatitis A and B
  • Meningococcal disease
  • Poliomyelitis
  • Rabies (in contact with animals)
  • Typhoid
  • Yellow fever

4. Routine Vaccinations

  • Diphtheria
  • Tetanus
  • Whooping cough
  • Chickenpox
  • Influenza
  • Measles
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Poliomyelitis
  • Shingles

5. Special Notes

  • Malaria: High risk of malaria; antimalarial prophylaxis is required.
  • Ebola: The country has experienced Ebola outbreaks in the past; follow current health warnings.
  • Limited medical infrastructure: Access to healthcare outside the capital is severely limited.
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