Vaccinations Required
The only vaccination required for entry into Ghana is the yellow fever vaccine. You must present proof of this vaccination before you can obtain a visa for Ghana and when going through customs at the airport in Accra.
There are several other vaccinations that you should consider, especially if you will be in Ghana for more than a few weeks. Some of these require a series of shots so ask as early as possible. Highly recommended is the hepatitis A vaccine, for travel almost anywhere in the world. Also recommended are the vaccines for cholera and meningococcus. If you will be in Nalerigu for more than a month we recommend the hepatitis B and the rabies vaccines, and possibly boosters of certain other immunizations.
Check with your local health department about obtaining these vaccinations. You should also ask about obtaining boosters for certain immunizations that you probably received in childhood, in particular polio and tetanus.
