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Ethiopia
High-altitude capital reduces malaria risk in Addis, but lowlands carry significant transmission.
Routine vaccines
- MMR
- Tdap
- Polio
- Influenza
Recommended vaccines
- Yellow Fever
- Hepatitis A & B
- Typhoid
- Meningococcal ACWY
- Rabies
- Cholera
Disease risks & prevention
Malaria (below 2000m)
Prophylaxis for lowland travel.
Altitude sickness
Acclimatize in Addis (2400m) before trekking.
Traveler's Diarrhea
Bottled water and hot cooked food.
Water
Bottled or boiled water only.
Food
Avoid raw meat dishes (kitfo/tere siga) and unpasteurized dairy.
Insects
DEET and nets in lowland areas.
General information only, pending clinical review. Not a substitute for professional medical advice — consult a travel medicine specialist before your trip.
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