No international immunisation is needed when entering South Africa. The only requirement is a yellow fever vaccination certificate from travellers (one year and older) entering South Africa within six days of leaving an infected country. Visitors who travel through or disembark in these areas are advised to be inoculated against the disease before visiting South Africa.

Malaria is virtually under control in South Africa. Regions that are affected are the Northern Province and Mpumalanga, northern KwaZulu Natal and Zululand. The risk of contracting the disease is negligible provided that you take the standard precautions. Malaria tablets, a good insect repellent particularly in the evening, long-sleeved shirts and mosquito coils are advisable precautions.

For your vaccinations, visit the following travel clinics:

• Netcare Travel Clinic Cape Town 11th Floor, Room 1107, Picbel Parkade 58 Strand Street, Cape Town Tel. 021-4193172
• Netcare Travel Clinic Tokai Medicross Tokai Cnr Tokai and Keyser Road Cape Town Tel. 021-7157063

Last updated: August 15, 2009