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Special
Precautions |
Certificate
Required |
| Yellow
Fever |
Yes |
1 |
| Cholera |
Yes |
2 |
| Typhoid
and Polio |
3 |
N/A |
| Malaria |
4 |
N/A |
- A
yellow fever vaccination certificate is required by
travellers over one year of age arriving from infected
areas. Travellers arriving from non-endemic zones
should note that vaccination is strongly recommended
for travel outside the urban areas, even if an outbreak
of the disease has not been reported and they would
normally not require a vaccination certificate to
enter the country. The risk of contracting yellow
fever is highest in Lagos and Kaduna states. Contact
Embassy/High Commission for exact details of vaccination
requirements prior to travel.
- Following WHO guidelines issued in 1973, a cholera
vaccination certificate is not a condition of entry
to Nigeria. However, evidence of cholera vaccination
is required by certain nationals before they may enter
the country (check with the nearest Nigerian Embassy)
and vaccination is therefore advised. Cholera is a
serious risk in this country and precautions are essential.
Up-to-date advice should be sought before deciding
whether these precautions should include vaccination,
as medical opinion is divided over its effectiveness.
See the Health appendix for further information.
- Polio and typhoid both occur.
- Malaria risk exists all year throughout the country.
The predominant falciparum strain has been
reported to be resistant to chloroquine.
Food & drink: All water should be regarded as being potentially
contaminated. Water used for drinking, brushing teeth
or making ice should have first been boiled or otherwise
sterilised. Milk is unpasteurised and should be boiled.
Powdered or tinned milk is available and is advised,
but make sure that it is reconstituted with pure water.
Avoid dairy products which are likely to have been
made from unboiled milk. Only eat well-cooked meat
and fish, preferably served hot. Pork, salad and mayonnaise
may carry increased risk. Vegetables should be cooked
and fruit peeled.
Other risks: Bilharzia
(schistosomiasis) is present. Avoid swimming and paddling
in fresh water. Swimming pools which are well chlorinated
and maintained are safe. Hepatitis A, B, C
and E are present; precautions should be taken.
Meningococcal meningitis, leishmaniasis,
trypanosomiasis and onchocerciasis (river
blindness) occur. TB and Dengue fever also
occur and HIV is a risk.
Rabies is present. For those at high risk,
vaccination before arrival should be considered. If
you are bitten, seek medical advice without delay.
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| QUICK INFO |
- State:
Abuja
- Area:
sq km (8000 sq mi)
- Population:439,421
- Capital:
N/A
- People:
Hausa
- Language:
English (official), Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo (Ibo), Fulani
- Religion:
Muslim 50%, Christian 40%, indigenous beliefs 10%
- Government:
Democratic
- GDP:
3.5%
- GDP
per head: $840
- Annual
Growth: 3.5%
- Major
Industries:crude oil, coal, tin, columbite,
palm oil, peanuts, cotton, rubber, wood, hides and skins,
textiles, cement and other construction materials, food
products, footwear, chemicals, fertilizer, printing, ceramics,
steel
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