Botswana Travel Health Guide

Routine vaccines

Make sure all your routine vaccines are up to date, including chickenpox, tetanus, flu, MMR, polio, and shingles vaccines.

COVID-19

Stay up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines before traveling.

Hepatitis A

Get hepatitis A vaccine if you haven't been vaccinated. Infants 6-11 months also need vaccination. Special protocols apply for older adults and those with health conditions.

Hepatitis B

Get hepatitis B vaccine if you haven't been vaccinated, regardless of your age.

Measles

Measles cases are increasing worldwide. Make sure you're fully vaccinated with MMR vaccine at least 2 weeks before travel. Infants 6-11 months need an early dose.

Typhoid

Typhoid vaccination is recommended for most travelers, especially if you're staying with friends/family or visiting smaller cities and rural areas.

Rabies

Consider rabies vaccination if you'll be around animals or in remote areas. Rabies is present in dogs and wildlife in Botswana, and treatment may only be available in larger medical facilities.

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever vaccine is not needed if traveling directly from the US, but is required if you're coming from a country with yellow fever risk or have long layovers in such countries.