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Travel Vaccines and Advice for Senegal

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Senegal is known as ‘The Country of Teranga’ or the ‘The Country of Hospitality’. This name is very reflective of the experience travellers have when visiting the country; locals are very hospitable and welcoming. There are local markets to explore filled with mouthwatering food, handmade fabrics, and amazing music.

Dakar, the country’s capital, is rapidly growing with a great nightlife and a wide variety of amazing restaurants. On the coast are amazing beaches that are great for surfing or wading in warm water. To the north are beautiful baobab trees and to the west mangroves and wildlife to see.

Travellers can experience the culture with year-round music and art festivals, vast museums, and colonial ruins.

Yes, some vaccines are recommended or required for Senegal. The PHAC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Senegal: COVID-19, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia and influenza.

See the bullets below to learn more about some of these key immunizations:

  • COVID-19 –
    Airborne –
    Recommended for all travellers
  • Hepatitis A –
    Food & Water –
    Recommended for most travellers
  • Hepatitis B –
    Blood & Body Fluids –
    Accelerated schedule available
  • Typhoid –
    Food & Water –
    Shot lasts 2 years. Oral vaccine lasts 5 years, must be able to swallow pills. Oral doses must be kept in refrigerator.
  • Yellow Fever –
    Mosquito –
    Required if travelling from a region with yellow fever. Recommended for all travellers over 9 months of age.
  • Rabies –
    Saliva of Infected Animals –
    High risk country. Vaccine recommended for long-term travellers and those who may come in contact with animals.
  • Meningitis –
    Airborne & Direct Contact –
    Located in the meningitis belt, vaccination is recommended during the dry season (Dec. – June)
  • Polio –
    Food & Water –
    Considered a routine vaccination for most travel itineraries. Single adult booster recommended.
  • Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR) –
    Various Vectors –
    Given to anyone unvaccinated and/or born after 1957. One time adult booster recommended.
  • TDAP (Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis) –
    Wounds & Airborne –
    Only one adult booster of pertussis required.
  • Chickenpox –
    Direct Contact & Airborne –
    Given to those unvaccinated that did not have chickenpox.
  • Shingles –
    Direct Contact –
    Vaccine can still be given if you have had shingles.
  • Pneumonia –
    Airborne –
    Two vaccines given separately. All 65+ or immunocompromised should receive both.
  • Influenza –
    Airborne –
    Vaccine components change annually.

See the tables below for more information:

Recommended Travel Vaccinations for Senegal

VACCINE HOW DISEASE SPREADS DETAILS
COVID-19 Airborne Recommended for all travellers
Hepatitis A Food & Water Recommended for most travellers
Hepatitis B Blood & Body Fluids Accelerated schedule available
Typhoid Food & Water Shot lasts 2 years. Oral vaccine lasts 5 years, must be able to swallow pills. Oral doses must be kept in refrigerator.
Yellow Fever Mosquito Required if travelling from a region with yellow fever. Recommended for all travellers over 9 months of age.
Rabies Saliva of Infected Animals High risk country. Vaccine recommended for long-term travellers and those who may come in contact with animals.
Meningitis Airborne & Direct Contact Located in the meningitis belt, vaccination is recommended during the dry season (Dec. – June)

Routine Vaccinations for Senegal

VACCINE HOW DISEASE SPREADS DETAILS
Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR) Various Vectors Given to anyone unvaccinated and/or born after 1957. One time adult booster recommended.
TDAP (Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis) Wounds & Airborne Only one adult booster of pertussis required.
Chickenpox Direct Contact & Airborne Given to those unvaccinated that did not have chickenpox.
Shingles Direct Contact Vaccine can still be given if you have had shingles.
Pneumonia Airborne Two vaccines given separately. All 65+ or immunocompromised should receive both.
Influenza Airborne Vaccine components change annually.
Polio Food & Water Considered a routine vaccination for most travel itineraries. Single adult booster recommended.

Sources: PHAC, WHO and ISTM

Travellers should take antimalarials before, during, and after their trip to prevent malaria. Travellers should also take steps to avoid mosquito bites.

The risk for rabies is a risk for some travellers. If you will be involved in outdoor activities, work with animals, or who plan on taking an extended trip, consider vaccination.

The government of Senegal requires proof of yellow fever vaccination if you are travelling from a country with a risk of yellow fever.

For more details on any of the above vaccinations, visit the detailed Passport Health specialty vaccination pages or make an appointment with your local Passport Health by calling or book online now.

Canadians must present a passport which is valid for at least 6 months beyond the expected departure date. A business and tourist visa is not required for stays under 90 days. If you plan on staying longer than 3 months, you must apply for a foreign national identity card.

Senegal Entry Requirements

Do I Need A… For My Trip to Senegal?
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Tourist Visa
Business Visa
Vaccinations table check mark

Sources: Embassy of Senegal and Canadian Travel and Tourism

All travellers visiting Senegal must have a passport that is valid for at least three months beyond the intended date of departure. Additionally, you can be refused entry if you do not have evidence of return or onward travel.

Visit the Canadian Travel and Tourism website for more information on entry and exit requirements.

Senegal is generally tropical, meaning it is very hot and humid. There is a rainy season from May to November with strong winds and a dry season from December to April with hot, dry winds. The warmest month is August, the coolest month is February, the wettest month is September, and the driest month is January.

Senegal is a relatively safe country to visit. It has not experienced any recent terrorist attacks; but, terrorist groups are present in West Africa and have targeted westerners. All travellers should maintain situational awareness when travelling.

Street crime is very common in Senegal, particularly in urban areas. Canadians have been robbed at knife-point, particularly in the Corniche d’Ouest area. Take precautions when visiting, such as not walking alone after dark and avoiding carrying valuables in public. Additionally, be wary of scam artists who may request funds from you.

17 km (10.5 mi) south of Toubakouta is the Fathala Wildlife Reserve and Lodge, a 60 square-kilometer reserve created in 2006. The area is home to the giant eland, antelopes, giraffes, rhinos, warthogs, buffaloes, and various monkey species. Travellers can also spend the night in luxury safari tents and go on sunset boat trips or birding safaris.

  • Money Belt – Due to the amount of pick-pocketing that occurs, a money belt will allow you to keep your money and passport safe.
  • Bug Spray – The climate in Senegal is hot and humid, meaning there are plenty of bugs, including mosquitoes.
  • Inhaler (if you have respiratory problems) – Due to all the sand in the area, some individuals may notice their respiratory issues become more severe.
  • Walking Footwear – there are lots of places to explore and a good pair of shoes will keep your feet from hurting at the end of the day.

When travelling it is very helpful to find out exactly where the Canadian Embassy or consulates are located. Keep the address written down in case you have a legal problem, you lose your passport, or you want to report a crime. Be sure to keep a copy of your passport with you in case you lose the original.

Canadian Embassy to Senegal
Rue Galliéni x Amadou Cissé Dia
Dakar, Senegal
Telephone: +221 33 889 4749

If you have any questions about travelling to Senegal or are wondering what shots you may need for your trip, schedule an appointment by calling or booking online today.

Customer Reviews

Passport Health – Travel Vaccines for Senegal

Overall rating: 5 stars – 3 reviews
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“Friendly and Informative“
“Good knowledgeable recommendations advice in a no pressure environment. Risks and options of travelling to Senegal were explained well.”

Submitted by: Daryll
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“Helpful and Friendly“
“Very useful experience. The nurse was very knowledgeable about the area that my son is traveling to in Senegal and gave very detailed instructions for the medications recommended. Highly recommend!”

Submitted by: Anita
★★★★★
“Knowledgeable and Friendly“
“I walked in a couple minutes early for my appointment and was received right away. The nurse was very knowledgeable and walked me through all my options for protection in Senegal. I was not pressured in any way to select certain vaccines. I will be definitely coming back for my future travels. Thanks!”

Submitted by: Paul

On This Page:
Do I Need Vaccines for Senegal?
Do I Need a Visa or Passport for Senegal?
What is the Climate Like in Senegal?
How Safe is Senegal?
Visiting the Fathala Wildlife Reserve and Lodge
What Should I Take to Senegal?
Canadian Embassy to Senegal

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