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GENERAL Depending on the destination of the tour, vaccinations may be required or recommended. However, it is the ultimate responsibility of the traveler to check with his/her doctor for a definite recommendation. Alternatively, we suggest that clients call the Centers for Disease Control at 877-394-8747. For
travel advisories please visit: www.travel.state.gov SOUTH
AFRICA South
Africa has one of the highest incidences of HIV/AIDS in the world.
Visitors to Kruger National Park and other low altitude game parks
should take malaria prophylaxis before arriving and after departure.
Only mefloquine (Larium), doxycycline, or malarone are considered
truly effective against malaria. Further information on
antiretroviral therapy against HIV/AIDS, malaria prophylaxis,
vaccinations and other health precautions may be obtained from the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's international travelers
hotline at 1-877-FYI-TRIP 877-394-8747); fax: 1-888-CDC-FAXX (1-888-232-3299), or via the CDC's
Internet site at http://www.cdc.gov. For information about outbreaks
of infectious diseases abroad, consult the World Health
Organization's website at http://www.who.int/en. BOTSWANA Information on vaccinations and other health
precautions may be obtained from the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention's International Travelers Hotline at 1-877-FYI-TRIP
(877-394-8747), fax: 1-888-CDC-FAXX (1-888-232-3299), or via CDC's
Internet site at http://www.cdc.gov. For information about outbreaks
of infectious diseases abroad, consult the World
Health Organization’s website at http://www.who.int/en. ZAMBIA Information on vaccinations and other health
precautions may be obtained from the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention's hotline for international travelers at 1-877-fyi-trip
(1-877-394-8747); fax 1-888-cdc-faxx (1-888-232-3299), or via the
CDC's internet site at http://www.cdc.gov/travel. For information
about outbreaks of infectious diseases abroad, consult the
world health organization's website at http://www.who.int/ith. ZIMBABWE Malaria is prevalent throughout Zimbabwe, except in Harare. It is
strongly recommended that malaria prophylaxis and preventive
measures are taken when traveling outside of Harare. Information on vaccinations and other health precautions, such as safe
food and water precautions and insect bite protection, may be
obtained from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's
hotline for international travelers at 1-877-FYI-TRIP
(1-877-394-8747); fax 1-888-CDC-FAXX (1-888-232-3299), or via the CDC's
Internet site at http://www.cdc.gov/travel. For information
about outbreaks of infectious diseases abroad consult the
World Health Organization's website at http://www.who.int/en.
Further health information for travelers is available at http://www.who.int/ith. TANZANIA Cholera is prevalent in many areas of Tanzania, and several strains of
malaria are endemic. Malaria suppressants are advised, and travelers
are strongly advised to carry malaria suppressants with them.
Visitors should consult their physicians before traveling to learn
about prophylaxis and the possible side effects of various available
medications. Information on vaccinations and other health precautions, such as safe
food and water precautions and insect bite protection, may be
obtained from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s
hotline for international travelers at 1-877-FYI-TRIP
(1-877-394-8747); fax 1-888-CDC-FAXX (1-888-232-3299), or via the CDC’s
Internet site at http://www.cdc.gov/travel. For information
about outbreaks of infectious diseases abroad consult the World
Health Organization’s website at http://www.who.int/en.
Further health information for travelers is available at http://www.who.int/iht.
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