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South Africa
Modern infrastructure in cities; malaria risk in Kruger and low-veld areas.
Routine vaccines
- MMR
- Tdap
- Polio
- Influenza
Recommended vaccines
- Hepatitis A & B
- Typhoid
- Rabies (rural)
- Yellow Fever (if arriving from endemic country)
Disease risks & prevention
Malaria (Kruger, Limpopo, Mpumalanga)
Antimalarials Sep–May. Repellent and long sleeves at dusk.
HIV/STI
Practice safe sex; carry condoms.
TB
Avoid crowded poorly ventilated spaces.
Water
Tap water safe in major cities. Bottled recommended in rural areas.
Food
Generally safe in restaurants. Use standard hygiene precautions.
Insects
In malaria zones: DEET, permethrin clothing, bed nets.
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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