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Zambia Travel Guide

Malaria & Vaccinations

Expert

By Philip Briggs

Philip is our Zambia expert and author of more than 20 guidebooks to Africa.

The information on this page is just a general guide and should not be used in replacement of a consultation with your travel doctor. The government organizations and travel clinics below are trusted resources for complete and up-to-date info regarding travelers’ health in Zambia.

Vaccinations

Vaccinations are recommended; see websites below for more detailed immunization advice.

Malaria Risk

High risk throughout the country. The highest risk of transmission is in the rainy season and just following it, from November to May. See websites below for more detailed advice.