Vaccinations
| Special Precautions | |
|---|---|
| Diphtheria | Yes |
| Hepatitis A | Yes |
| Malaria | No |
| Rabies | Sometimes |
| Tetanus | Yes |
| Typhoid | Yes |
| Yellow Fever | No* |
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Inoculation regulations can change at short notice. Please take medical advice in the case of doubt. Where 'Sometimes' appears in the table above, precautions may be
required, depending on the season and region visited.
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* A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from all travellers arriving from infected areas, even if they do not leave the airport.
Since the most practical way to reach Lesotho is to go through South Africa, it is also necessary to conform to South African health regulations.
Since the most practical way to reach Lesotho is to go through South Africa, it is also necessary to conform to South African health regulations.
Food and Drink
Tap water is considered safe to drink. However, drinking water outside main cities and towns may be contaminated and sterilisation is advisable. Milk is pasteurised and dairy products are safe for consumption. Local meat, poultry, seafood, fruit and vegetables are generally considered safe to eat.
Other Risks
Hepatitis A and B occur. There is a high incidence of HIV/AIDS.
Health Care
Health insurance is recommended.