Benin, a French-speaking West African nation, is a birthplace of the vodun (or “voodoo”) religion and home to the former The Dahomey Kingdom from circa 1600–1900. In Abomey, Dahomey’s former capital, the Historical Museum occupies two royal palaces with bas-reliefs recounting the kingdom’s past and a throne mounted on human skulls. To the north, Pendjari National Park offers safaris with elephants, hippos and lions.
Recommended Travel Vaccinations For Benin
| VACCINE | HOW DISEASE SPREADS | PREVENTIVE ACTIONS |
| Hepatitis A | You can get Hepatitis A through contaminated food or water in The Benin,regardless of where you are eating or staying. | Get vaccinated.Eat and drink safely |
| Hepatitis B | You can get hepatitis B through sexual contact, contaminated needles, and blood products, | Get VaccinatedAvoid sharing body fluidsAvoid non sterile medical or cosmetic equipment |
| Rabies | You can get Rabies from the Saliva of the infected animals. | High risk country Vaccine recommended for long- term travelers and those who may come in contact with animals |
| Maleria | Malaria is a mosquito-borne infectious disease that effects humans and other animals.Malaria causes symptoms that typically include fever, tiredness, vomiting, and headaches.In severe cases it can cause yellow skin, seizures, coma, or death. You may need to take prescription medicine before, during, and after our trip to prevent malaria, depending on your travelplans, such as where you are going, when you are traveling, and if you arespending a lot of time outdoors or sleeping outside. | Take antimalarial meds Prevent bug bites |
| Typhoid | You can get Typhoid through contaminated food or water in Benin. Specially if you are traveling in rural areas. | Get vaccinatedPrevent mosquito bites |
| Cholera | Avoiding unsafe food and water and washing your hands can also help prevent cholera. | Eat and drink safeReduce your exposure to germs |
| Meningitis Vaccination | Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes (meninges) surrounding your brain and spinal cord.The swelling from meningitis typically triggers symptoms such as headache, fever and a stiff neckBacterial meningitis is serious, and can be fatal within days without prompt antibiotic treatment. Delayed treatment increases the risk of permanent brain damage or death. | Given to anyone unvaccinated or at an increased risk, especially students |
Routine Vaccinations For Benin
| VACCINE | HOW DISEASE SPREADS | PREVENTIVE ACTIONS |
| Measles, Mumps and Rubella Vaccination (MMR) | Rubella is a contagious disease caused by a virus.symptoms that can include a low-grade fever, sore throat, and a rash that starts on the face and spreads to the rest of the body. | Get vaccinated.Avoid sharing contacts with infected people.wash your hands using soap. Avoid infected person coughs, sneezes or even talks |
| Flu Shot | The flu vaccine is the most effective way to prevent illness caused by seasonal influenza viruses. The flu vaccine reduces a person’s risk of developing flu-related illness. | Get vaccinated |
| TDAP (Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis) | Wounds & Airborne. Only one adult booster of pertussis required | Get vaccinatedAvoid touching body fluidsAvoid sharing body fluids |
| Meningitis | Airborne & Direct Contact | Given to anyone unvaccinated or at an increased risk, especially students |
| Influenza | Influenza is a viral infection that attacks your respiratory system — your nose, throat and lungs. This is commonly called the flu, but it’s not the same as stomach “flu” viruses that cause diarrhea and vomiting. | Get VaccinatedAway from people who are infected cough or sneeze |
| (Varicella) Chickenpox | Chickenpox is an airborne disease. Spread easily through the coughs and sneezes of an infected person. | Get VaccinatedAvoid touching body fluidsAvoid contacting with the blisters |
