Do I need injections for Cape Verde from the UK?

Yes, travellers from the UK to Cape Verde are generally advised to have vaccinations for Hepatitis A and Typhoid, along with ensuring routine vaccines (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Polio, MMR) are up-to-date. Other recommended, but not strictly mandatory, vaccines for some travellers include Hepatitis B, Rabies, and COVID-19.

Do I need any injections for Cape Verde?

Yes, vaccinations are recommended for Cape Verde, particularly Hepatitis A and Typhoid, and a Yellow Fever certificate is required if coming from a country with transmission risk, while routine shots like Tetanus, Polio, MMR should be up-to-date. Malaria risk is low but present in some areas (like Praia/Boa Vista), so mosquito bite prevention and potential antimalarials (consult a doctor) are important, as is Dengue awareness.

What do you need to travel from the UK to Cape Verde?

As a British citizen, you must have a valid passport and a visa to enter Cape Verde. For an extra fee, you can also apply through our visa and travel authorisation partner, Sherpa. Important: If you do not register your details, you will be required to pay €31 per person upon arrival to passport control.

What is the sickness in Cape Verde holidays?

Travellers to Cape Verde: be alert to bacterial dysentery caused by shigellosis. RIVM has warned travellers to Cape Verde about a shigellosis risk. The bacterial infection causes severe bloody diarrhoea and fever. Eight Dutch travellers were diagnosed with shigellosis in September and October 2025.

How to avoid getting sick in Cape Verde?

Preventing travellers' diarrhoea depends mainly upon practising good hand hygiene and food and water precautions: Always wash your hands thoroughly after using the toilet and before eating. You can also use alcohol-based hand sanitiser if water and soap are unavailable.

India | Travel Vaccination Advice | Boots UK

What happens if I don't have the yellow fever vaccine?

Many countries enforce strict entry requirements. You may be refused entry if you do not have an official Yellow Fever vaccination certificate. The vaccine is important because it: Prevents severe, life-threatening illness.

Can my GP give me travel vaccinations?

Yes, you can often get travel vaccinations from your GP, especially those recommended for general travel (like Hepatitis A, Typhoid), which might be free on the NHS if the practice offers the service; however, for specific or non-NHS vaccines (like Yellow Fever, Rabies), you may need to pay or visit a private travel clinic, so book well in advance (8+ weeks).

How long before going overseas should you get vaccinated?

Travellers should consult a healthcare provider at least 6–12 weeks before travel outside of Australia to ensure there is time to receive the recommended vaccines and develop immunity before travel.

Do I really need travel vaccines?

If you're planning to travel outside the UK, you may need to be vaccinated against some of the serious diseases found in other parts of the world. Vaccinations are available to protect you against infections such as yellow fever, typhoid and hepatitis A.

Are mosquitoes bad in Cape Verde?

Cape Verde has few mosquitoes due to its dry climate and steady winds. More mosquitoes after rain, especially on Santiago, Sao Nicolau and Santo Antao. Sal and Boavista have almost none. Rainy season Aug–Oct may increase activity.

What is the sickness bug in Cape Verde 2025?

Since 1 October 2025, there has been a rise in Shigella infections, caused by Shigella sonnei, in people returning to the UK from Cape Verde [1]. Of the 137 confirmed UK cases, most (109) reported recent travel to Cape Verde [1].

What is the 3 2 1 rule for vaccines?

The "3-2-1 vaccine rule" refers to guidelines for monitoring potential lumps at feline (cat) injection sites for Feline Injection-Site Sarcoma (FISS) (a rare cancer), recommending a biopsy if a lump persists for 3 months, is larger than 2 cm, or continues to grow 1 month after the injection. This rule helps vets decide when a lump needs further investigation, emphasizing early detection for better outcomes.
 

Which vaccines are absolutely necessary?

Necessary vaccinations

Over the first decade of your child's life, they need hepatitis A and B, RSV, rotavirus, DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis), IPV (for polio), MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), varicella, Haemophilus influenzae, and pneumococcal conjugate vaccines.

How to prepare your body for travel?

Eat lightly, stay hydrated, and have no coffee or alcohol and only minimal sugar until the flight's almost over. Some people are susceptible to blood clots in their legs during long flights (factors include obesity, age, genetics, smoking, and use of oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy).

What travel jabs are covered by NHS?

Some travel vaccines are free on the NHS to reduce the risk of certain infections being brought back into the country and leading to wider spread. These currently include cholera, polio (mainly given as combined tetanus- diphtheria-polio vaccine), hepatitis A and typhoid.

Does private healthcare cover travel vaccines?

Vaccines. Some travel vaccines are ordered on a private prescription and these incur a charge over and above the normal prescription charge. This is because not all travel vaccinations are included in the services provided by the NHS.

Which countries require proof of yellow fever vaccination?

Many countries, primarily in Africa and South America, require a Yellow Fever vaccination certificate (ICVP) for entry, especially if arriving from another high-risk area, including nations like Kenya, Ghana, Brazil, Peru, Colombia, and Angola, with rules often applying to travelers from or transiting through YF zones. Specific requirements vary and can change, with countries like Djibouti, Philippines, and Qatar recently adding requirements, while Trinidad and Tobago removed theirs. Always check the latest rules for your specific destination via the WHO or your government's travel advisory before your trip.

How risky is the yellow fever vaccine?

Recent risk estimates for yellow fever vaccine-associated viscerotropic disease are consistent with previous estimates from the United States, ranging from 0.04 to 3 per million vaccine doses. A higher risk has been recognized in subjects aged over 60 years.