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      Yellow fever vaccination

      Yellow fever vaccination recommendations have changed. Revaccination is no longer recommended for healthy travellers from the age of 2. For some destinations, such as Rwanda and Tanzania, yellow fever vaccination is no longer required when travelling from Belgium.
      Read the details in the yellow fever vaccination information sheets, the yellow fever map and the respective country sheets.

      Uganda

      There are some cases of Ebola confirmed in Kampala.

      Pilgrimage to Mecca

      Starting February 1, 2025, meningococcal vaccination is mandatory for all pelgrimages. Proof of vaccination does NOT need to be in an International Vaccination Certificate, but must include specific information. See the details on the fact sheet.

      Tanzania

      There is an outbreak of Marburg virus in Kagera, a region in the north-west.

      Preparing children for vaccination

      There is a new sheet with tips on how to prepare your child for vaccinations.

      Measles: countries with an outbreak

      The list of countries with measles outbreaks has been updated. Early vaccination of young children is recommended.

      Rwanda

      The outbreak of Marburg virus is over.

      Oropouche

      The list of countries where oropouche occurs has been expanded to include Panama, Ecuador and Guyana (Georgetown).

      Malaria tablets: dose for children

      The dosage of mefloquine for children weighing 5 to 10 kg has been adjusted.

      Polio

      The list of countries where polio vaccination is mandatory for some travellers has been updated.

      Measles

      Adjustment advice Department of Care Flanders:

      • There are no more restrictions on vaccinating children and adults. Adults born after 1970 may be revaccinated if they have not had measles and have not received the 2 vaccine doses.

      Rwanda

      There is an outbreak of Marburg virus in Kigali in Rwanda.

      Malaria

      The malaria prevention recommendations for Central and South America, Africa, Myanmar, Pakistan, Afghanistan and the relevant malaria maps have been updated.

      Oropouche

      There is a new sheet about oropouche.

      Mpox

      The information on Mpox has been updated.

      Rabies

      Rabies vaccine Rabipur® is available again in pharmacies.

      Breastfeeding and traveling

      There is a new informational sheet about breastfeeding and travelling.

      Dengue vaccination

      The dengue vaccination advice was updated.

      Congo (Democratic Republic)

      There is an increase in the number of cases of Mpox (monkeypox).

      South Sudan

      The yellow fever vaccination certificate is valid for a maximum of 10 years.

      Japanese encephalitis vaccination

      Due to supply problems, Ixiaro® is not available in pharmacies but the vaccine available in travel clinics.

      Marine animals

      There is a new sheet about sea creatures.

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