Africa

Africa’s known mineral wealth places it among the world’s richest continents. Its very large share of the world’s mineral resources. Africa as a whole has abundant natural resources. In North Africa has Atlas Mountains and in the western Sahara.Clays are widespread and are found in North Africa, where brick and pottery clays occur in Algeria and Morocco; in western and central Africa.

• Recommended Travel Vaccinations

  VACCINE

  HOW DISEASE SPREADS

  PREVENTIVE ACTIONS

  • VACCINE

    Hepatitis A

    HOW DISEASE SPREADS

    Used to prevent hepatitis A, a type of liver disease that is caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV). The vaccine works by stimulating the body to produce antibodies, which are proteins that will fight and kill the virus and prevent hepatitis A infection.

    PREVENTIVE ACTIONS

    •Get vaccinated
    •Eat and drink safely

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  • VACCINE

    Hepatitis B

    HOW DISEASE SPREADS

    Viral infection that attacks the liver and can cause both acute and chronic disease.

    PREVENTIVE ACTIONS

    •Get Vaccinated
    •Avoid sharing body fluids Avoid non sterile medical or cosmetic equipment

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  • VACCINE

    Typhoid

    HOW DISEASE SPREADS

    Bacterial disease, caused by Salmonella typhi. typhoid is common in Nigeria, Mali, Ethiopia and Kenya.

    PREVENTIVE ACTIONS

    •Get vaccinated
    •Eat and Drink safely

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  • VACCINE

    Yellow fever

    HOW DISEASE SPREADS

    Acute viral haemorrhagic disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes. 27 countries are at highest risk for yellow fever epidemics in Africa.

    PREVENTIVE ACTIONS

    •Get vaccinated
    •Prevent mosquito bites

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  • VACCINE

    Rabies

    HOW DISEASE SPREADS

    Over 95% of human deaths occurring in the Asia and Africa regions.

    PREVENTIVE ACTIONS

    •Get vaccinated
    •Keep away from animals

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  • VACCINE

    Meningitis

    HOW DISEASE SPREADS

    Serious infection of the thin lining that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. The extended meningitis belt of sub-Saharan Africa, stretching from Senegal in the west to Ethiopia.

    PREVENTIVE ACTIONS

    •Get vaccinated
    •Practice good hygiene
    •Don't share drinks, foods, straws, eating utensils, lip balms or toothbrushes with anyone else

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• Routine Vaccinations Africa

  VACCINE

  HOW DISEASE SPREADS

  PREVENTIVE ACTIONS

  • VACCINE

    Pentavalent Vaccine

    HOW DISEASE SPREADS

    Vaccine that protects against Haemophilus influenzae type B (a bacterium that causes meningitis, pneumonia and otitis), whooping cough, tetanus, hepatitis B and diphtheria.

    PREVENTIVE ACTIONS

    •Get vaccinated

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by ptadmin | Nov 20, 2019 | Destinations, Top Destinations | 0 comments