Lesotho
Health in Lesotho: vaccines, water, medical care and insurance
Get routine shots plus hepatitis A and typhoid; add yellow fever vaccine only if you arrive from a yellow fever risk country. Safe tap water is limited – use bottled or boiled water, and travel insurance is strongly recommended.
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Key facts
- Recommended for most travellerscheck
- Hepatitis A; typhoid for some travellers (check)
- Yellow fevercheck
- Required only if arriving from a yellow fever risk country (check)
Vaccination recommendations for Lesotho
Check that you are up to date on standard immunisations (MMR, DTP, polio, varicella, seasonal flu).
Hepatitis A vaccine is advised for all travellers because the virus spreads via food and water; a single dose gives long term protection.
Typhoid vaccination (oral series or single dose injectable) may be advised for some travellers; ask a clinician (check).
Yellow fever vaccination is not required for entry unless you are arriving from a yellow fever endemic country; a valid International Certificate of Vaccination is then needed.
Consider hepatitis B if you expect prolonged medical care, sexual contact, or tattooing.
- Routine: MMR, DTP, polio, varicella, flu (check)
- Hepatitis A: 1 dose (check)
- Typhoid: oral 4 dose series or single dose injectable – for some travellers (check)
- Yellow fever: only if arriving from risk area (check)
- Hepatitis B: optional for high risk activities (check)
Questions people ask
What vaccines do I need for Lesotho?
Stay current on routine shots, add hepatitis A for all visitors, and ask about typhoid. Get yellow fever only if you arrive from a risk country.
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Draft, not field-verified
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