Ghana & Nigeria

🇬🇭🇳🇬 Travel Vaccinations for Ghana & Nigeria — Stay Protected Before You Fly

Travelling to Ghana or Nigeria to visit family, explore, or for business? Before you go, make sure you’re protected against the most common infections across West Africa. Some vaccinations are mandatory for entry, while others are strongly recommended to keep you safe during your trip.

At Holden’s Travel Clinics in Doncaster (DN5) and Newark (NG24), we provide same-day travel vaccinations, including Yellow Fever certificates, malaria medication, and expert pharmacist-led advice.

💉 Recommended Vaccines for Ghana & Nigeria

These are the vaccines most commonly recommended for travellers heading to both countries:

Yellow Fever — Required for entry into both Ghana and Nigeria. We issue the official Yellow Fever vaccination certificate at your appointment.
Hepatitis A — Protects against infections spread through contaminated food or water.
Typhoid — Particularly important if staying with family or eating street food.
DTP Booster — Ensure your diphtheria, tetanus & polio protection is up to date.
Hepatitis B — Recommended for longer stays, close family contact, or medical/voluntary work.
Rabies — Consider for rural visits, extended stays, or animal exposure.

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🦟 Malaria Prevention in West Africa

Both Ghana and Nigeria are high-risk malaria regions. Antimalarial medication is essential for all travellers, regardless of trip length or accommodation type.

Our pharmacists can advise and supply:

Atovaquone/Proguanil (Malarone)
Doxycycline
Mefloquine

We’ll help you choose the safest and most suitable option for your health and itinerary.

Additional mosquito protection:

Use 50% DEET repellent.
Wear long sleeves and trousers after sunset.
Sleep under treated mosquito nets.
Complete your full antimalarial course (before, during & after travel).

🌡️ Health & Travel Tips for Ghana & Nigeria

Drink bottled or boiled water — avoid ice and raw salads.
Eat freshly cooked, hot food where possible.
Carry oral rehydration salts and a small first-aid kit.
Keep your Yellow Fever certificate easily accessible — airport officials may request it on arrival.

✈️ When to Book Your Travel Vaccines

Ideally book your travel vaccines 2–4 weeks before departure. However, our Doncaster and Newark clinics can support last-minute and same-week travellers.

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