São Tomé and Príncipe

São Tomé and Príncipe

1. Country Information

  • Continent: Africa
  • Region: Central Africa

2. Mandatory Vaccinations

Yellow Fever – Travel from countries with yellow fever (YF) transmission risk: vaccination is required for travellers aged 1 year or older; this also applies to transits or stopovers for more than 12 hours in a country with a risk of yellow fever transmission.

  • COVID-19
  • Hepatitis A and B
  • Rabies (in contact with animals)
  • Typhoid

4. Routine Vaccinations

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

5. Special Notes

  • Malaria: Risk of malaria on both islands; antimalarial prophylaxis is recommended.
  • Limited Medical Infrastructure: Access to specialized healthcare is limited.
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