My fiance is from Cameroon but he is currently studying overseas. I am in the US waiting for our child to be born in February. We have discussed the possibility of moving to Cameroon together. I have looked at the visa requirements and I see that yellow fever and cholera vaccinations are required to enter the country. According to everything I have read, it is too dangerous for babies to have these vaccinations until they are 9 months to 1 year old. Would it be impossible to take our baby there before he gets the vaccine? Would he be exempt until he is old enough to have the vaccines?
If we do move to Cameroon we would be living in Douala or Yaounde. For any expats who have children in Cameroon, I have a few questions.
Are there any safety concerns I need to know about?
What kind of childcare is available? Are there daycares? Is it affordable to have a full time nanny?
Do you feel that you and your children are getting good medical care?
I'm sure I will think of a lot more questions, but I thought I would start with a few basics. Thanks for any help.