Benin
West Africa · Africa· Physician brief
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CDC Travel Health Notices · Mar 9, 2026
Vaccines
General prevention
Food & water
Use bottled or treated water and eat only thoroughly cooked food. Traveler's diarrhea is common.
Mosquito protection
Strict mosquito-bite prevention is essential year-round. Malaria transmission is high country-wide. Meningococcal disease risk peaks in the dry season (December–June).
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.