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North Africa · Africa· Physician brief
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General prevention
Food & water
Tap water quality varies. Outside major hotels, prefer bottled or treated water and avoid raw produce you haven't peeled. Risk of traveler's diarrhea is moderate.
Mosquito protection
Mosquito-bite prevention is sensible during warm months but disease risk from mosquito-borne infections is low.
Sources
Based on CDC Travelers' Health, CDC Yellow Book, and the Swiss Federal Vaccination Schedule (BAG). Always verify current recommendations before travel.
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This brief is for informational purposes and does not replace personalized medical advice.
Consult a travel medicine specialist 4–8 weeks before departure.