16th EUMETSAT User Forum in Africa
16-20 September 2024
Cotonou, Benin

Yellow Fever

Benin is a country with a risk of yellow fever transmission.
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for entry for anyone ≥ 9 months of age.

Malaria

Malaria is present year-round in all of Benin. Risk in all areas

Follow the ABCDEs to minimise malarial risk:

A: Awareness - Be Aware of the risk, the symptoms and malaria prevention.
B: Bite Prevention - Avoid being Bitten by mosquitoes, especially between dusk and dawn.
C: Chemoprophylaxis - If prescribed for you, use Chemoprophylaxis (antimalarial medication) to prevent infection and if infected reduce the risk of severe malaria.
D: Diagnosis - Immediately seek Diagnosis and treatment if a fever develops one week or more after being in a malarial area (up to one year after departure).
E: Emergency - Carry an Emergency Standby Treatment (EST) kit if available and recommended (this is the kit which contains malaria treatment).

Prevention:

mosquito bite avoidance
medication: consult your travel health doctor for an individual recommendation. Some authorities recommend preventive medication.

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