Village in Burkina Faso Karfiguela Falls, Banfora, Burkina Faso

Travel Vaccinations for Burkina Faso

Vaccines To Consider When Visiting Burkina Faso

A consultation will be completed with one of our specialist travel health nurses to assess your individual travel plans and health background before making recommendations, which can then be administered during the same appointment.

Hepatitis A - Adult
From £79
Yellow Fever + Certificate
From £84
Typhoid vaccine
From £49
Tetanus, Diphtheria & Polio
From £49

Vaccines Advised To Some Burkina Faso Visitors

Meningitis ACWY + Certificate
From £64
Hepatitis B
From £59
Cholera (oral)
From £44
Rabies IM
From £89
There is a risk of Malaria in Burkina Faso. London Travel Clinic offers a range of antimalarials to keep you protected

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Foot of Karfiguela Falls, Banfora, Burkina Faso

Destination Information for Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso is an excellent destination for anyone interested in seeing a beautiful African country, culture and music. Tourism is not yet well-developed, but the welcome you’ll receive by the native people, the Burkinabé, is so warm and charming, you’ll feel at home straight away. The main language spoken in the big cities is French, and English is virtually unknown. Most people will speak a mixture of French and Dioula dialect.

Situated in West Africa, bordering Mali, Niger, Benin, Togo, Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso is rich in culture and tradition. Burkina Faso is known as the home of music in West Africa, and there are a number of festivals and celebrations throughout the year where reggae, salsa, soukous and traditional bands play.  The Arts and Masks Festival in Dédougou, the capital city of the Mouhoun Province in the west of the country, is a particularly stunning sight – taking place every two years, where hundreds of masked dancers from across West Africa perform. Take a trip to Ouagadougou and Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso’s largest cities, to sample traditional crafts, traditions and celebrations like no other!

There’s also plenty to see and explore in this beautiful country. Ride a camel out from Gorum Gorum and spend a night in the desert, hike alongside breathtaking waterfalls at Banfora, or take a walk on the wild side at the crocodile lakes outside of Ouaga.

Infections and Outbreaks frequently change from country to country and by attending our clinics you will be given the most up to date clinical and safety advice from our team of specialists. Our advice to you often includes aspects such as:

Malaria and regions within country:

There is a high risk of P.Falciparum malaria throughout the country.

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Non Vaccinated Diseases

Rift Valley fever

Rift Valley fever (RVF) is an acute, fever-causing viral disease that usually affects domesticated animals (such as cattle and sheep), but can also infect and cause illness in humans. The majority of human infections are caused by direct or indirect contact with the blood or organs of infected animals.

Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever

Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is primarily spread to humans either by infected ticks or animal blood. Human-to-human transmission can also occur resulting from close contact with the blood, organs or other bodily fluids of an infected person.

West Nile virus

West Nile virus (WNV) is spread by mosquitoes in many countries. There are usually no symptoms, although some people develop mild flu-like symptoms, nausea and skin rash. The virus is not contagious and should get better without any treatment.

Travel Kits and Accessories
Price
Deet 50% - 100ml
£8
Deet 50% - 50ml
£6
Lifesystems EX4 Anti-Mozzie Fabric Spray - 350ml
£8.50
Lifesystems Micro Mosquito Net - Single
£20
Lifesystems Micro Mosquito Net - Double
£25
Natural Mosquito Repellent - 100ml
£7.75

Zika virus

Zika virus is usually transmitted by the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito. These mosquitoes are most active during the day, especially during mid-morning, then late afternoon and dusk through to evening. For most people it's a very mild infection with minor or no symptoms, but is more of a risk to pregnant woman as it could result in certain birth defects.

Travel Kits and Accessories
Price
Deet 50% - 100ml
£8
Deet 50% - 50ml
£6
Lifesystems EX4 Anti-Mozzie Fabric Spray - 350ml
£8.50
Lifesystems Micro Mosquito Net - Single
£20
Lifesystems Micro Mosquito Net - Double
£25
Natural Mosquito Repellent - 100ml
£7.75

African tick bite fever

Bacterial infection from bite from infected ticks. Most common between April-November and in rural, camping and hiking areas. Causes redness around site of bite and symptoms usually within 2 weeks, such as fever, muscle pain, headache and rash.

Travel Kits and Accessories
Price
Deet 50% - 100ml
£8
Deet 50% - 50ml
£6
Lifesystems EX4 Anti-Mozzie Fabric Spray - 350ml
£8.50

Chikungunya

Chikungunya is a viral disease transmitted to humans by infected mosquitoes and it causes fever and severe joint pain. Other symptoms include muscle pain, headache, nausea, fatigue and rash. Joint pain is often debilitating and can vary in duration. The disease shares some clinical signs with Dengue, and can be misdiagnosed in areas where Dengue is common. There is no cure for the disease. Treatment is focused on relieving the symptoms.

Travel Kits and Accessories
Price
Deet 50% - 100ml
£8
Deet 50% - 50ml
£6
Lifesystems Bed Bug Barrier Bedsheet
£12.99
Lifesystems EX4 Anti-Mozzie Fabric Spray - 350ml
£8.50
Lifesystems Micro Mosquito Net - Single
£20
Lifesystems Micro Mosquito Net - Double
£25

Leishmaniasis

A parasitic disease transmitted by the bite of an infected sandfly. Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (the most common): Causes skin lesions, mainly ulcers on exposed parts of the body, causing scars and serious disability. 90% of cases are in the Americas, the Mediterranean basin, the Middle East and Asia. Visceral Leishmaniasis (the most dangerous): Causes enlarged spleen and liver, anaemia, weight loss and irregular bouts of fever. Highly endemic in the Indian Subcontinent and East Africa. Mucotaneous (the least common): Causes partial or total destruction of the mucous membranes in the nose, mouth and throat. Most cases are found in Peru, Bolivia and Brazil.

Travel Kits and Accessories
Price
Deet 50% - 100ml
£8
Deet 50% - 50ml
£6
Lifesystems EX4 Anti-Mozzie Fabric Spray - 350ml
£8.50
Lifesystems Micro Mosquito Net - Single
£20
Lifesystems Micro Mosquito Net - Double
£25

Schistosomiasis

Schistosomiasis, also called bilharzia, is an infection caused by a parasitic worm that lives in fresh water in subtropical and tropical regions. Avoid swimming in fresh water rivers, streams and lakes if you can. You often don't have any symptoms at first, but after a few weeks may develop a rash, high temperature, cough, diarrhoea and joint pain. Schistosomiasis can usually be treated successfully with a short course of a medication that kills the worms.

Trypanosomiasis

Human African trypanosomiasis, also known as sleeping sickness, is a parasitic disease transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected tsetse fly, which is only found in rural Africa. Initial symptoms include severe headache, insomnia, enlarged lymph nodes, anaemia and rash.

Travel Kits and Accessories
Price
Deet 50% - 100ml
£8
Deet 50% - 50ml
£6
Lifesystems EX4 Anti-Mozzie Fabric Spray - 350ml
£8.50
Lifesystems Micro Mosquito Net - Single
£20
Lifesystems Micro Mosquito Net - Double
£25
Natural Mosquito Repellent - 100ml
£7.75

Additional Health Risks Information for Burkina Faso

Travel to the northern and south-eastern parts of Burkina Faso is advised against in all circumstances by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. You should only travel to the rest of the country if strictly necessary. This is due to a high risk of terrorist attacks, kidnapping and attacks on the police and security services.  There is also a risk of armed groups, car-jacking and street crime, so if you do visit the country take extreme care, and do so only as part of an organised tour with an experienced guide.

Burkina Faso is a yellow fever and a high-risk malaria zone, so consult a travel clinic for all the necessary vaccines, malaria tablets and travel health advice before travelling. Medical facilities in Burkina Faso are limited, and hard to find outside of the major cities. If you are seriously unwell or injured you may need to be evacuated for treatment outside of the country, so ensure that your travel insurance covers this. The rainy season is from June to October, and during this time there is an increased likelihood of floods and landslides, making travel on the already poorly-maintained roads even more difficult. Check the local conditions for your specific destination before you travel.

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