Some vaccines are required for Ghana. The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for travel to and from Ghana include hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, and meningitis. Contact your family doctor at least 3 months prior to travel to review and schedule your immunizations.
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Documentation of yellow fever vaccination is required in Ghana. Make sure you are vaccinated before you go or you may be denied entry to the country.
Meningitis spreads in the region during the summer months. Meningitis vaccination is the best form of protection against this potentially deadly disease.
Malaria, dengue, and chikungunya are all present in Ghana. Be sure to bring antimalarials, mosquito repellents, and netting to stay protected while in-country.
Outside of Accra, access to medical facilities is limited. Make sure to bring any prescriptions, over the counter medications, and basic first aid items you may need.