Democratic Republic of the Congo

Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Democratic Republic of the Congo, also known as DR Congo, the DRC, DOC, Congo-Kinshasa, or simply the Congo, is a country located in Central Africa. It was formerly called Zaire. It is, by area, the largest country in sub-Saharan Africa, the second-largest in all of Africa, and the 11th-largest in the world

Recommended Travel Vaccinations For Democratic Republic of the Congo

VACCINEHOW DISEASE SPREADSPREVENTIVE ACTIONS
Hepatitis AContaminated food or water, regardless of where you are eating or staying.Get vaccinated.
Eat and Drink safely
TyphoidFood & WaterGet vaccinated.
Eat and Drink safely
Yellow FeverViral infection transmitted by a bite from infected mosquitoes.Get vaccinatedPrevent mosquito bites
Hepatitis BYou can get hepatitis B through sexual contact, contaminated needles, and blood products.Get VaccinatedAvoid sharing body fluids
 Avoid non sterile medical or cosmetic equipment
RabiesSaliva infected animals.High risk country
Vaccine recommended for long- term travelers and those who may come in contact with animals
CholeraFood & WaterEat and drink safeReduce your exposure to germs
MeningitisAirborne & Direct Contact.Given to anyone unvaccinated or at an increased risk, especially students
PolioPolio (poliomyelitis) is a potentially deadly, life-altering disease. The virus enters the body and attacks the brain and spinal cord, often causing paralysis.Get VaccinatedAvoid sharing contacts with infected people
Avoid contaminated food or water, though sneezes or coughs can transmit the virus

Routine Vaccinations For Democratic Republic of the Congo

VACCINEHOW DISEASE SPREADSPREVENTIVE 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
Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap) VaccinationTetanus enters the body through breaks in the skin. This is most often cuts or wounds made by contaminated objects.Tetanus enters the body through a wound or cut. It affects the brain and nervous system and causes extremely painful muscle spasms.Diphtheria is a very contagious infection that makes it difficult to breathe. In severe cases, it can cause heart and nerve damage.Pertussis, or whooping cough, is an extremely contagious respiratory infection that can lead to severe breathing problems, especially in infantsGet vaccinated.
Chickenpox (Varicella) VaccinationChickenpox is a highly contagious infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It causes a blister-like rash across the body.Chickenpox can spread from someone with shingles to other who has never had the disease. This happens if a person touches or inhales droplets of the shingles blisters.Get vaccinated.Avoid sharing contacts with infected peopleAvoid sharing contacts with infected people
InfluenzaInfluenza 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 Vaccinate 
Away from people who are infected cough or sneeze
PneumoniaAirborne & Direct Contact.Two vaccines given separatelyAll 65+ or compromised should receive both
ShinglesDirect ContactVaccine can still be given if you have had shingles

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