Vaccinations
You must be vaccinated against Yellow Fever in order
to gain entry into Senegal. You must also be able to
provide proof of vaccination (health booklet/record).
It is also highly recommended to be up to date with
the traditional vaccines: DT-polio, tuberculosis,
hepatitis.
Medication
The principal drugs prescribed in Europe are on sale in
the large city pharmacies, and the large villages. In the smaller
villages, there are very often state dispensaries where you
can get generic drugs such as nivaquine, antibiotics, vitamins,
anti-fungal drugs, anti-diarrhea drugs, anti-spasmodic drugs,
vaccines, etc...
Malaria
The anti-malaria treatment is strongly advised, particularly if you are traveling
during the rainy season (the European summer), or if you
plan to go outside the large cities.
Mosquitoes
The ideal, for the night, remains the mosquito net. The majority
of "hostels" and hotels not equipped with air-conditioning
have mosquito nets. The impregnated mosquito nets are on sale
in Senegal. In case you forget, bear in mind that mosquitoes
will bite you even through pajamas and that the least exposed
piece of skin would be attacked. Repellents are efficient but
generally leave a strong odour and sticky skin. The best
night protection certainly remains the insecticidal serpentine
which burns all night long. These are on sale in most
shops in Senegal, at a low price.
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