Eswatini is an unusual destination for Australian travellers. Tourists will often combine Eswatini with South Africa (Kruger) and Mozambique. It has several moderately sized national parks where visitors are able to track elephants. Accommodation tends to be fairly basic.
Health advice will vary according to the reason for travel (holiday, work, volunteering, visiting friends or relatives), accommodation (5-star resort, Airbnb, home stay) length of stay, time of year (wet or dry season) and location (urban or rural).
Exotic disease does occur. There are also more common health concerns which might impact on your stay. It is important to be current for all your routine vaccines and to seek advice on whether other travel vaccines need to be considered. Speak with a healthcare provider 6-8 weeks before travel. Your current health status may also influence your travel plans.
Completed childhood immunisations, Tetanus/ Diphtheria/ Pertussis vaccine booster if > 10 years, Influenza > 65 years, Influenza > 6 months and < 5 years, Pneumonia vaccine > 65 years, Shingles > 65 years, RSV vaccine > 75 years.
To consider if immune-suppressed (check with health provider).
Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Influenza, COVID-19.
Hepatitis B (if unvaccinated), Rabies.
Rabies.
Measles booster if born between 1966 and 1980.
Yellow Fever - Refer to CDC.
Consider taking a basic medical kit plus extras according to your intended activities.
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