General information
Vaccinations are not compulsory for visitors from Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
Malaria
Anti-malaria tablets are recommended when visiting the following areas:
- Mpumalanga and Limpopo Lowveld area
- Kruger National Park
- Nature- and Wildparks in KwaZulu Natal
Yellow fever
General policy by South African Department of Health: 
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Risk of Yellow Fever is present in the following countries: International Association for Medical Assistance to Travellers
Changes in yellow fever policy from 1 October 2011
The Department of Health has informed SASTM of the following amendments in the Yellow Fever Policy:
The RSA has reviewed its yellow fever vaccination requirements policy, which will be effective from 1 October 2011.
1. As of 1 October 2011, all travellers from Zambia will be required to show proof of yellow fever vaccination (unless in possession of a valid waiver certificate).
2. Travellers transiting airports in countries with risk of yellow fever transmission will be required to show proof of yellow fever vaccination, regardless of the amount of time spent at the airport
South Africa will exercise the following measures to all travellers from yellow fever risk countries who are unable to produce a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate at the port of entry:
- refuse entry; or
- quarantine until their certificate becomes valid, or for a period of not more than six days; or
- those with an exemption certificate due to medical reasons will be allowed entry and required to report any fever or other symptoms to the health authorities and be placed under surveillance.
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