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Travel Vaccinations for Ivory Coast

Vaccines To Consider When Visiting Ivory Coast

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 Ivory Coast 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 Ivory Coast. London Travel Clinic offers a range of antimalarials to keep you protected

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Sand in Ivory Coast

Destination Information for Ivory Coast

Ivory Coast, or Côte d’Ivoire, located in West Africa, is a country of stunning tropical beauty. With close links to France it’s one of Africa’s most prosperous countries thanks to its cocoa export industry and foreign investment. Visitors to Ivory Coast are likely to arrive via Abidjan, a coastal city and the country’s unofficial capital. This modern city boasts shiny skyscrapers, an impressive commercial district, and is sometimes referred to as the ‘Manhattan of Africa’. Inland, the city of Yamoussoukro is the official capital of the Ivory Coast – It is home to the largest church in the world, the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace.

There are eight national parks in Côte d’Ivoire, which include the single largest protected area in Western Africa, Comoé, found in the North of the country. Comoé is home to an incredible array of wildlife, including lions, leopards, elephants and even aardvarks! Alternatively, take a trip to the Tai National Park, close to the border with Liberia, and see the famous pygmy hippos.

If you’re a sun-seeker, the beaches along the southern coast of the country are simply unbeatable. San Pedro, Assine and Grand Bassam offer white sands, tropical lagoons and a warm welcome to visitors. For most travellers, the most comfortable time to visit Ivory Coast and avoid the stifling heat and torrential rain is during the warm dry season from November to March.

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 Ivory Coast and anti-malarial medication is advised.

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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 Ivory Coast

Ivory Coast is considered to be at high risk from a terrorist attack or attacks by local militia groups. Following an attack on a beach near Abidjan in March 2016 in which 18 people were killed, tourists have been urged to the western regions of Ivory Coast bordering Liberia. General crime including car-jacking, muggings and theft is high in the country, especially in Abidjan. If you’re planning a visit here it is recommended to seek specific advice on how to maintain the security of yourself and your possessions. If possible travel as part of an organised group, and especially avoid walking in unfamiliar areas after dark.

Ivory Coast is high risk for malaria and Yellow fever, it is advisable to visit a Travel clinic to get the necessary vaccines, medications and advice before you travel.  It is classified as being affected by the Zika virus, for which there is no vaccine. The virus is transmitted by mosquitos. Take precautions to avoid being bitten, and avoid travelling to the country if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

In Abidjan, the country’s unofficial capital and most-visited city, healthcare is of a reasonable standard. There are few hospitals, however, and treatment can be expensive, so ensure that you have adequate insurance in place. If you’re travelling outside of Abidjan, treatment is basic and hard to come by.

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