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Malaria is a particular risk in Botswana between November and
June in the northern parts of the country. Visitors who are camping
or walking in the bush should be cautious of tick bites. There are
no compulsory vaccinations, but a yellow fever vaccination
certificate is required from travellers over one year of age coming
from infected countries. Occasional outbreaks of anthrax occur
among wild animals, and visitors to affected areas should seek
local advice and not touch dead animal carcasses. Botswana has a
good public health system, but facilities are limited outside urban
areas. Health insurance for visitors is vital. Tap water in towns
is safe to drink, and all foodstuffs are safe to consume.
View information on diseases: Malaria, Anthrax
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