Major FAQ-Ghana

	About Ghana volunteer program (In General)
	Applying for the Ghana volunteer program?
	Airport and Arrival Information
	Room and Food
	Visa
	Health and safety
	Vaccination
	Money Matter
	Field Support and supervision
	Communication
	Climate of Ghana
	Materials to Bring
	Gift for Host Family and Project
	More About Ghana

Vaccination

We use the Center for Disease Control traveler's health recommendations (www.cdc.gov.) Consult a travel doctor about current epidemics and health risks.

Recommended Vaccinations and Preventive Medications

The following vaccines may be recommended for your travel to West Africa including Ghana . Discuss your travel plans and personal health with a health-care provider to determine which vaccines you will need.

• Hepatitis A
• Hepatitis B
• Malaria
• Meningitis
• Rebies
• Typhoid

Required Vaccinations

• Yellow Fever

A certificate of yellow fever vaccination may be required for entry into Ghana . For detailed information, see Yellow Fever Vaccine Requirements and Information on Malaria Risk and Prophylaxis, by Country . Also, find the nearest authorized U.S. yellow fever vaccine center.