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Travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe

What is usually advised for São Tomé and Príncipe, what the border requires, and whether malaria tablets come into it

Malaria is presentYellow fever certificate required

Required for entry

A condition of entry, and you will be asked for the certificate at the border

Yellow feverA certificate is a condition of entry, and is asked for at the border£92Referral only

For all travellers

The routine UK schedule, worth checking before any trip

Tetanus, diphtheria & polioYour UK booster, which is out of date more often than people expect£40

For most travellers

Advised for most people going here

Hepatitis A2 doses, the second 6 to 12 months after the first£65 per doseTyphoidOne dose, at least 2 weeks before you travel£45

For some travellers

Depends on your itinerary, activities and how long you are staying

Hepatitis B3 doses over 6 months, or an accelerated course if you travel sooner£55 per doseRabies3 doses over 3 to 4 weeks£75 per doseMeningitis ACWYOne dose, at least 10 days before travel£55CholeraFor aid work and outbreak areas£45 per dose

Malaria in São Tomé and Príncipe

Malaria is present in parts of the country. Tablets are usually recommended, matched to your route.

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