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This is an A - Z country by country list of vaccination and other medical requirements or recommendations. If you do not find the country you are looking for, or need further detailed information, contact our Travel Health Hotline on 0906 863 3414 and speak to a trained travel health professional who can expertly answer your questions (note that calls are charged at 60p a minute). It is always recommended that you consult with your GP or specialist travel clinic before travelling. Nomad Travel Clinics cannot accept responsibility for any ommissions or changes.

SABAH - MALAYSIA
Below is a list of vaccinations and malaria tablet recommendations for the country you will be visiting. Always discuss with your local travel clinic or GP prior to your trip as recommendations may change according to your type of trip and length of stay.
Vaccinations advised (even if visiting for short period)
• Hepatitis A –spread via faecal oral route (food and water). Common when hygiene is poor.
• Tetanus –spread through soil contaminated wounds. Vaccine required every 10 years if travelling as treatment post injury may not be available.
Vaccinations sometimes advised (dependant on type of trip)
• Diphtheria - disease spread mainly by exhaled water droplets and occasionally through infected skin lesions. It can be fatal if left untreated. Travellers are at risk when mixing closely with the local population. Higher risk for persons visiting family or working in healthcare or with children or if planning to travel for long periods
• Typhoid –spread via faecal/oral route. Risk is greater if access to safe food and water is limited and hygiene is poor.
• Hepatitis B –spread through blood and body fluids. 100 times more infectious than HIV. Increased risk for persons planning to work in healthcare or with children (prone to cuts / scratches. Also increased risk for those undertaking sports, high risk activities or planning to travel for long periods in affected areas. Medical facilities may pose risk if treatment required.
• Rabies –Very rare. Spread through the saliva of infected mammals (which may appear normal) via a bite, scratch or lick on open wound. Treatment is possible and involves a blood product (often in short supply) and 5 injections and must be commenced within 24 hours of exposure if you have not received the vaccine prior to travel. If you are vaccinated prior to travel then just 2 vaccines are required post exposure as soon as you are able. Recommended for persons planning to work with animals and travellers planning to visit remote areas especially for long periods. Avoid contact with all animals.
• Tuberculosis –TB is mainly spread through respiratory droplet infection but also through unpasteurised milk. Travellers spending long periods in the country and who are mixing closely with the local population should consider vaccination prior to travel if not already covered.
• Japanese B Encephalitis - Spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. It is most common in rural farming areas of Asia. Most infections have few symptoms and may not be recognised but severe cases can lead to meningitis, inflammation of the brain and can be fatal. Risks to travellers are generally very low but vaccination should be considered by people intending to spend a significant length of time in rural areas, particularly during and following the monsoon season.

Malaria
Urban and coastal areas malaria free, inland areas high risk.
Tablets advised for risk areas
1.Malarone OR Mefloquine OR Doxycycline
Ensure good bite avoidance especially between sunset and sunrise, including covering up with long sleeves/trousers applying DEET to all exposed skin, premethrin to clothing and sleeping under a mosquito net or staying in an air conditioned room.

Requirements
Persons travelling from or via a country infected with Yellow Fever (present in parts of Central and South America and Africa only) will be asked on immigration to show a yellow fever certificate. Please discuss with your local travel clinic or GP if unsure

SAO TOME
Below is a list of vaccinations and malaria tablet recommendations for the country you will be visiting. Always discuss with your local travel clinic or GP prior to your trip as recommendations may change according to your type of trip and length of stay.
Vaccinations advised (even if visiting for short period)
• Hepatitis A –spread via faecal oral route (food and water).
• Tetanus –spread through soil contaminated wounds. Vaccine required every 10 years if travelling as treatment post injury may not be available.
• Typhoid –spread via faecal/oral route. Risk is greater if access to safe food and water is limited and hygiene is poor.
• Polio - Spread through faecally contaminated food and water. Boosters are recommended at 10 yearly intervals if travelling to an endemic country.
• Diphtheria - disease spread mainly by exhaled water droplets and occasionally through infected skin lesions. It can be fatal if left untreated. Travellers are at risk when mixing closely with the local population. Higher risk for persons visiting family or working in healthcare or with children or if planning to travel for long periods.
• Yellow Fever –Spread via mosquito bites. Risk highest in rural and jungle areas. Vaccination mandatory.
Vaccinations sometimes advised (dependant on type of trip)
• Hepatitis B –spread through blood and body fluids. 100 times more infectious than HIV. Increased risk for persons planning to work in healthcare or with children (prone to cuts / scratches. Also increased risk for those undertaking sports, high risk activities or planning to travel for long periods in affected areas. Medical facilities may pose risk if treatment required.
• Rabies –Not normally present but always get any bites assessed.
• Tuberculosis –TB is mainly spread through respiratory droplet infection but also through unpasteurised milk. Travellers spending long periods in the country and who are mixing closely with the local population should consider vaccination prior to travel if not already covered.
• Meningitis ACWY - Sub-Saharan Africa has frequent epidemics of meningitis particularly in the zone stretching from Senegal to Ethiopia during the dry season. Meningitis is an inflammation of the brain. Transmission occurs from direct person to person contact and through inhaling infected droplets. Recommended for extended trips or if mixing very closely with the local population during risk season –May to October.

Malaria
High risk throughout the whole country.
Tablets advised for risk areas
1. Malarone OR Mefloquine OR Doxycycline
Ensure good bite avoidance especially between sunset and sunrise, including covering up with long sleeves/trousers applying DEET to all exposed skin, premethrin to clothing and sleeping under a mosquito net or staying in an air conditioned room.

Requirements
Yellow Fever vaccination certificate

SEYCHELLES
Below is a list of vaccinations and malaria tablet recommendations for the country you will be visiting. Always discuss with your local travel clinic or GP prior to your trip as recommendations may change according to your type of trip and length of stay.
Vaccinations advised (even if visiting for short period)
• Hepatitis A –spread via faecal oral route (food and water).
• Tetanus –spread through soil contaminated wounds. Vaccine required every 10 years if travelling as treatment post injury may not be available.
• Polio - Spread through faecally contaminated food and water. Boosters are recommended at 10 yearly intervals if travelling to an endemic country.
Vaccinations sometimes advised (dependant on type of trip)
• Typhoid –spread via faecal/oral route. Risk is greater if access to safe food and water is limited and hygiene is poor.
• Diphtheria - disease spread mainly by exhaled water droplets and occasionally through infected skin lesions. It can be fatal if left untreated. Travellers are at risk when mixing closely with the local population. Higher risk for persons visiting family or working in healthcare or with children or if planning to travel for long periods.
• Hepatitis B –spread through blood and body fluids. 100 times more infectious than HIV. Increased risk for persons planning to work in healthcare or with children (prone to cuts / scratches. Also increased risk for those undertaking sports, high risk activities or planning to travel for long periods in affected areas. Medical facilities may pose risk if treatment required.
• Tuberculosis –TB is mainly spread through respiratory droplet infection but also through unpasteurised milk. Travellers spending long periods in the country and who are mixing closely with the local population should consider vaccination prior to travel if not already covered.

Requirements
Persons travelling from or via a country infected with Yellow Fever in the previous 6 days, (present in parts of Central and South America and Africa only) will be asked on immigration to show a yellow fever certificate. Please discuss with your local travel clinic or GP if unsure

SIERRA LEONE
Below is a list of vaccinations and malaria tablet recommendations for the country you will be visiting. Always discuss with your local travel clinic or GP prior to your trip as recommendations may change according to your type of trip and length of stay.
Vaccinations advised (even if visiting for short period)
• Hepatitis A –spread via faecal oral route (food and water).
• Tetanus –spread through soil contaminated wounds. Vaccine required every 10 years if travelling as treatment post injury may not be available.
• Typhoid –spread via faecal/oral route. Risk is greater if access to safe food and water is limited and hygiene is poor.
• Polio - Spread through faecally contaminated food and water. Boosters are recommended at 10 yearly intervals if travelling to an endemic country.
• Diphtheria - disease spread mainly by exhaled water droplets and occasionally through infected skin lesions. It can be fatal if left untreated. Travellers are at risk when mixing closely with the local population. Higher risk for persons visiting family or working in healthcare or with children or if planning to travel for long periods.
• Yellow Fever – Mandatory for entry into Sierra Leone. Spread via mosquito bites.
Vaccinations sometimes advised (dependant on type of trip)
• Hepatitis B –spread through blood and body fluids. 100 times more infectious than HIV. Increased risk for persons planning to work in healthcare or with children (prone to cuts / scratches. Also increased risk for those undertaking sports, high risk activities or planning to travel for long periods in affected areas. Medical facilities may pose risk if treatment required.
• Rabies –Spread through the saliva of infected mammals (which may appear normal) via a bite, scratch or lick on open wound. Treatment is possible and involves a blood product (often in short supply) and 5 injections and must be commenced within 24 hours of exposure if you have not received the vaccine prior to travel. If you are vaccinated prior to travel then just 2 vaccines are required post exposure as soon as you are able. Recommended for persons planning to work with animals and travellers planning to visit remote areas especially for long periods. Avoid contact with all animals.
• Tuberculosis –TB is mainly spread through respiratory droplet infection but also through unpasteurised milk. Travellers spending long periods in the country and who are mixing closely with the local population should consider vaccination prior to travel if not already covered.
• Cholera –Spread via contaminated food and water in areas where there are lots of people with very poor hygiene facilities (particularly slums and refugee camps), and areas affected by floods, rainy seasons and natural disasters. Most travellers should experience minimal risk of exposure to cholera but the risk is far greater for emergency relief and health workers in refugee camps.
• Meningitis ACWY - Sub-Saharan Africa has frequent epidemics of meningitis particularly in the zone stretching from Senegal to Ethiopia during the dry season. Meningitis is an inflammation of the brain. Transmission occurs from direct person to person contact and through inhaling infected droplets. Recommended for extended trips or if mixing very closely with the local population during risk season –May to October.

Malaria
High risk throughout the whole country in areas below 2000m.
Tablets advised for risk areas
1. Malarone OR Mefloquine OR Doxycycline
Ensure good bite avoidance especially between sunset and sunrise, including covering up with long sleeves/trousers applying DEET to all exposed skin, premethrin to clothing and sleeping under a mosquito net or staying in an air conditioned room.
Requirements
Persons travelling from or via a country infected with Yellow Fever (present in parts of Central and South America and Africa only) will be asked on immigration to show a yellow fever certificate. Please discuss with your local travel clinic or GP if unsure.

SINGAPORE
Below is a list of vaccinations and malaria tablet recommendations for the country you will be visiting. Always discuss with your local travel clinic or GP prior to your trip as recommendations may change according to your type of trip and length of stay.
Vaccinations sometimes advised (dependant on type of trip)
• Hepatitis A –spread via faecal oral route (food and water). Less common package tourists
• Hepatitis B –spread through blood and body fluids. 100 times more infectious than HIV. Increased risk for persons planning to work in healthcare or with children (prone to cuts / scratches. Also increased risk for those undertaking sports, high risk activities or planning to travel for long periods in affected areas. Medical facilities may pose risk if treatment required.
• Tuberculosis –TB is mainly spread through respiratory droplet infection but also through unpasteurised milk. Travellers spending long periods in the country and who are mixing closely with the local population should consider vaccination prior to travel if not already covered.

SLOVAKIA
Below is a list of vaccinations and malaria tablet recommendations for the country you will be visiting. Always discuss with your local travel clinic or GP prior to your trip as recommendations may change according to your type of trip and length of stay.
Vaccinations advised (even if visiting for short period)
• Tetanus –spread through soil contaminated wounds. Vaccine required every 10 years if travelling as treatment post injury may not be available.
Vaccinations sometimes advised (dependant on type of trip)
• Hepatitis A –spread via faecal oral route (food and water). Common when hygiene is poor.
• Diphtheria - disease spread mainly by exhaled water droplets and occasionally through infected skin lesions. It can be fatal if left untreated. Travellers are at risk when mixing closely with the local population. Higher risk for persons visiting family or working in healthcare or with children or if planning to travel for long periods.
• Hepatitis B –spread through blood and body fluids. 100 times more infectious than HIV. Increased risk for persons planning to work in healthcare or with children (prone to cuts / scratches. Also increased risk for those undertaking sports, high risk activities or planning to travel for long periods in affected areas. Medical facilities may pose risk if treatment required.
• Tick Borne Encephalitis - spread by bites of infected ticks. Vaccination advised for persons likely to be exposed to lots of tick bites e.g. if camping, walking, staying in rural forested areas for long periods. Higher risk during the warmer spring/summer/autumn months when ticks are active. Travellers should also avoid bites by covering up with long clothing treated with premethrin and wearing DEET on exposed skin. All ticks should be removed immediately with tweezers –ensuring head and body removed.
• Rabies –Spread through the saliva of infected mammals (which may appear normal) via a bite, scratch or lick on open wound. Treatment is possible and involves a blood product (often in short supply) and 5 injections and must be commenced within 24 hours of exposure if you have not received the vaccine prior to travel. If you are vaccinated prior to travel then just 2 vaccines are required post exposure as soon as you are able. Recommended for persons planning to work with animals and travellers planning to visit remote areas especially for long periods. Avoid contact with all animals.
• Tuberculosis –TB is mainly spread through respiratory droplet infection but also through unpasteurised milk. Travellers spending long periods in the country and who are mixing closely with the local population should consider vaccination prior to travel if not already covered.

Malaria
No Malaria

SLOVENIA
Below is a list of vaccinations and malaria tablet recommendations for the country you will be visiting. Always discuss with your local travel clinic or GP prior to your trip as recommendations may change according to your type of trip and length of stay.
Vaccinations advised (even if visiting for short period)
• Tetanus –spread through soil contaminated wounds. Vaccine required every 10 years if travelling as treatment post injury may not be available.
• Hepatitis A –spread via faecal oral route (food and water). Common when hygiene is poor.
Vaccinations sometimes advised (dependant on type of trip)
• Diphtheria - disease spread mainly by exhaled water droplets and occasionally through infected skin lesions. It can be fatal if left untreated. Travellers are at risk when mixing closely with the local population. Higher risk for persons visiting family or working in healthcare or with children or if planning to travel for long periods.
• Hepatitis B –spread through blood and body fluids. 100 times more infectious than HIV. Increased risk for persons planning to work in healthcare or with children (prone to cuts / scratches. Also increased risk for those undertaking sports, high risk activities or planning to travel for long periods in affected areas. Medical facilities may pose risk if treatment required.
• Tick Borne Encephalitis - spread by bites of infected ticks. Vaccination advised for persons likely to be exposed to lots of tick bites e.g. if camping, walking, staying in rural forested areas for long periods. Higher risk during the warmer spring/summer/autumn months when ticks are active. Travellers should also avoid bites by covering up with long clothing treated with premethrin and wearing DEET on exposed skin. All ticks should be removed immediately with tweezers –ensuring head and body removed.
• Rabies –Spread through the saliva of infected mammals (which may appear normal) via a bite, scratch or lick on open wound. Treatment is possible and involves a blood product (often in short supply) and 5 injections and must be commenced within 24 hours of exposure if you have not received the vaccine prior to travel. If you are vaccinated prior to travel then just 2 vaccines are required post exposure as soon as you are able. Recommended for persons planning to work with animals and travellers planning to visit remote areas especially for long periods. Avoid contact with all animals.
• Tuberculosis –TB is mainly spread through respiratory droplet infection but also through unpasteurised milk. Travellers spending long periods in the country and who are mixing closely with the local population should consider vaccination prior to travel if not already covered.

Malaria
No Malaria

SOLOMON ISLANDS
Below is a list of vaccinations and malaria tablet recommendations for the country you will be visiting. Always discuss with your local travel clinic or GP prior to your trip as recommendations may change according to your type of trip and length of stay.
Vaccinations advised (even if visiting for short period)
• Tetanus –spread through soil contaminated wounds. Vaccine required every 10 years if travelling as treatment post injury may not be available.
• Typhoid –spread via faecal/oral route. Risk is greater if access to safe food and water is limited and hygiene is poor.
• Hepatitis A –spread via faecal oral route (food and water). Common when hygiene is poor.
Vaccinations sometimes advised (dependant on type of trip)
• Diphtheria - disease spread mainly by exhaled water droplets and occasionally through infected skin lesions. It can be fatal if left untreated. Travellers are at risk when mixing closely with the local population. Higher risk for persons visiting family or working in healthcare or with children or if planning to travel for long periods.
• Hepatitis B –spread through blood and body fluids. 100 times more infectious than HIV. Increased risk for persons planning to work in healthcare or with children (prone to cuts / scratches. Also increased risk for those undertaking sports, high risk activities or planning to travel for long periods in affected areas. Medical facilities may pose risk if treatment required.
• Tuberculosis –TB is mainly spread through respiratory droplet infection but also through unpasteurised milk. Travellers spending long periods in the country and who are mixing closely with the local population should consider vaccination prior to travel if not already covered.

Malaria
Risk throughout whole country except outlying eastern and southern islets.
Tablets advised for risk areas
1.Malarone OR Mefloquine OR Doxycycline
Ensure good bite avoidance especially between sunset and sunrise, including covering up with long sleeves/trousers applying DEET to all exposed skin, premethrin to clothing and sleeping under a mosquito net or staying in an air conditioned room.

SOUTH AFRICA
Below is a list of vaccinations and malaria tablet recommendations for the country you will be visiting. Always discuss with your local travel clinic or GP prior to your trip as recommendations may change according to your type of trip and length of stay.
Vaccinations advised (even if visiting for short period)
• Hepatitis A –spread via faecal oral route (food and water).
• Tetanus –spread through soil contaminated wounds. Vaccine required every 10 years if travelling as treatment post injury may not be available.
• Polio - Spread through faecally contaminated food and water. Boosters are recommended at 10 yearly intervals if travelling to an endemic country.
• Diphtheria - disease spread mainly by exhaled water droplets and occasionally through infected skin lesions. It can be fatal if left untreated. Travellers are at risk when mixing closely with the local population. Higher risk for persons visiting family or working in healthcare or with children or if planning to travel for long periods.
Vaccinations sometimes advised (dependant on type of trip)
• Typhoid –spread via faecal/oral route. Risk is greater if access to safe food and water is limited and hygiene is poor.
• Hepatitis B –spread through blood and body fluids. 100 times more infectious than HIV. Increased risk for persons planning to work in healthcare or with children (prone to cuts / scratches. Also increased risk for those undertaking sports, high risk activities or planning to travel for long periods in affected areas. Medical facilities may pose risk if treatment required.
• Rabies –Spread through the saliva of infected mammals (which may appear normal) via a bite, scratch or lick on open wound. Treatment is possible and involves a blood product (often in short supply) and 5 injections and must be commenced within 24 hours of exposure if you have not received the vaccine prior to travel. If you are vaccinated prior to travel then just 2 vaccines are required post exposure as soon as you are able. Recommended for persons planning to work with animals and travellers planning to visit remote areas especially for long periods. Avoid contact with all animals.
• Tuberculosis –TB is mainly spread through respiratory droplet infection but also through unpasteurised milk. Travellers spending long periods in the country and who are mixing closely with the local population should consider vaccination prior to travel if not already covered.
• Cholera –Spread via contaminated food and water in areas where there are lots of people with very poor hygiene facilities (particularly slums and refugee camps), and areas affected by floods, rainy seasons and natural disasters. Most travellers should experience minimal risk of exposure to cholera but the risk is far greater for emergency relief and health workers in refugee camps.

Malaria
Tablets advised for northern and eastern Mpumalanga, Northern Province and north-eastern Kwa-Zulu Natal (including Zululand) as far south as the Tugela river, Krugar national park.
Tablets advised for risk areas
1. Malarone OR Mefloquine OR Doxycycline
Ensure good bite avoidance especially between sunset and sunrise, including covering up with long sleeves/trousers applying DEET to all exposed skin, premethrin to clothing and sleeping under a mosquito net or staying in an air conditioned room.

SPAIN
Below is a list of vaccinations and malaria tablet recommendations for the country you will be visiting. Always discuss with your local travel clinic or GP prior to your trip as recommendations may change according to your type of trip and length of stay.
Vaccinations sometimes advised
• Hepatitis A –spread via faecal oral route (food and water). Common when hygiene is poor. Not advised for short holidays.

Malaria
No malaria

SRI LANKA
Below is a list of vaccinations and malaria tablet recommendations for the country you will be visiting. Always discuss with your local travel clinic or GP prior to your trip as recommendations may change according to your type of trip and length of stay.
Vaccinations advised (even if visiting for short period)
• Hepatitis A –spread via faecal oral route (food and water). Common when hygiene is poor.
• Tetanus –spread through soil contaminated wounds. Vaccine required every 10 years if travelling as treatment post injury may not be available.
• Polio - Spread through faecally contaminated food and water. Boosters are recommended at 10 yearly intervals if travelling to an endemic country.
Vaccinations sometimes advised (dependant on type of trip)
• Typhoid –spread via faecal/oral route. Risk is greater if access to safe food and water is limited and hygiene is poor.
• Diphtheria - disease spread mainly by exhaled water droplets and occasionally through infected skin lesions. It can be fatal if left untreated. Travellers are at risk when mixing closely with the local population. Higher risk for persons visiting family or working in healthcare or with children or if planning to travel for long periods.
• Hepatitis B –spread through blood and body fluids. 100 times more infectious than HIV. Increased risk for persons planning to work in healthcare or with children (prone to cuts / scratches. Also increased risk for those undertaking sports, high risk activities or planning to travel for long periods in affected areas. Medical facilities may pose risk if treatment required.
• Cholera –Spread via contaminated food and water in areas where there are lots of people with very poor hygiene facilities (particularly slums and refugee camps), and areas affected by floods, rainy seasons and natural disasters. Most travellers should experience minimal risk of exposure to cholera but the risk is far greater for emergency relief and health workers in refugee camps.
• Rabies –Spread through the saliva of infected mammals (which may appear normal) via a bite, scratch or lick on open wound. Treatment is possible and involves a blood product (often in short supply) and 5 injections and must be commenced within 24 hours of exposure if you have not received the vaccine prior to travel. If you are vaccinated prior to travel then just 2 vaccines are required post exposure as soon as you are able. Recommended for persons planning to work with animals and travellers planning to visit remote areas especially for long periods. Avoid contact with all animals.
• Tuberculosis –TB is mainly spread through respiratory droplet infection but also through unpasteurised milk. Travellers spending long periods in the country and who are mixing closely with the local population should consider vaccination prior to travel if not already covered.
• Japanese B Encephalitis - Spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. It is most common in rural farming areas of Asia. Most infections have few symptoms and may not be recognised but severe cases can lead to meningitis, inflammation of the brain and can be fatal. Risks to travellers are generally very low but vaccination should be considered by people intending to spend a significant length of time in rural areas, particularly during and following the monsoon season.

Malaria
Risk throughout country but minimal. Tablets required if visiting very north of country.
Tablets advised for risk areas
• Chloroquine plus Proguanil
Ensure good bite avoidance especially between sunset and sunrise, including covering up with long sleeves/trousers applying DEET to all exposed skin, premethrin to clothing and sleeping under a mosquito net or staying in an air conditioned room.

ST. EUSTATIUS
Below is a list of vaccinations and malaria tablet recommendations for the country you will be visiting. Always discuss with your local travel clinic or GP prior to your trip as recommendations may change according to your type of trip and length of stay.
Vaccinations advised (even if visiting for short period)
• Hepatitis A –spread via faecal oral route (food and water). Common when hygiene is poor.
• Tetanus –spread through soil contaminated wounds. Vaccine required every 10 years if travelling as treatment post injury may not be available.
Vaccinations sometimes advised (dependant on type of trip)
• Typhoid –spread via faecal/oral route. Risk is greater if access to safe food and water is limited and hygiene is poor.
• Diphtheria - disease spread mainly by exhaled water droplets and occasionally through infected skin lesions. It can be fatal if left untreated. Travellers are at risk when mixing closely with the local population. Higher risk for persons visiting family or working in healthcare or with children or if planning to travel for long periods.
• Hepatitis B –spread through blood and body fluids. 100 times more infectious than HIV. Increased risk for persons planning to work in healthcare or with children (prone to cuts / scratches. Also increased risk for those undertaking sports, high risk activities or planning to travel for long periods in affected areas. Medical facilities may pose risk if treatment required.
• Tuberculosis –TB is mainly spread through respiratory droplet infection but also through unpasteurised milk. Travellers spending long periods in the country and who are mixing closely with the local population should consider vaccination prior to travel if not already covered.

Malaria
No malaria
Ensure good bite avoidance especially between sunset and sunrise, including covering up with long sleeves/trousers applying DEET to all exposed skin, premethrin to clothing and sleeping under a mosquito net or staying in an air conditioned room.

ST. KITTS
Below is a list of vaccinations and malaria tablet recommendations for the country you will be visiting. Always discuss with your local travel clinic or GP prior to your trip as recommendations may change according to your type of trip and length of stay.
Vaccinations advised (even if visiting for short period)
• Hepatitis A –spread via faecal oral route (food and water). Common when hygiene is poor.
• Tetanus –spread through soil contaminated wounds. Vaccine required every 10 years if travelling as treatment post injury may not be available.
Vaccinations sometimes advised (dependant on type of trip)
• Diphtheria - disease spread mainly by exhaled water droplets and occasionally through infected skin lesions. It can be fatal if left untreated. Travellers are at risk when mixing closely with the local population. Higher risk for persons visiting family or working in healthcare or with children or if planning to travel for long periods.
• Hepatitis B –spread through blood and body fluids. 100 times more infectious than HIV. Increased risk for persons planning to work in healthcare or with children (prone to cuts / scratches. Also increased risk for those undertaking sports, high risk activities or planning to travel for long periods in affected areas. Medical facilities may pose risk if treatment required.
• Tuberculosis –TB is mainly spread through respiratory droplet infection but also through unpasteurised milk. Travellers spending long periods in the country and who are mixing closely with the local population should consider vaccination prior to travel if not already covered.

Malaria
No malaria
Ensure good bite avoidance especially between sunset and sunrise, including covering up with long sleeves/trousers applying DEET to all exposed skin, premethrin to clothing and sleeping under a mosquito net or staying in an air conditioned room.

ST. MARTAAN
Below is a list of vaccinations and malaria tablet recommendations for the country you will be visiting. Always discuss with your local travel clinic or GP prior to your trip as recommendations may change according to your type of trip and length of stay.
Vaccinations advised (even if visiting for short period)
• Hepatitis A –spread via faecal oral route (food and water). Common when hygiene is poor.
• Tetanus –spread through soil contaminated wounds. Vaccine required every 10 years if travelling as treatment post injury may not be available.
Vaccinations sometimes advised (dependant on type of trip)
• Diphtheria - disease spread mainly by exhaled water droplets and occasionally through infected skin lesions. It can be fatal if left untreated. Travellers are at risk when mixing closely with the local population. Higher risk for persons visiting family or working in healthcare or with children or if planning to travel for long periods.
• Hepatitis B –spread through blood and body fluids. 100 times more infectious than HIV. Increased risk for persons planning to work in healthcare or with children (prone to cuts / scratches. Also increased risk for those undertaking sports, high risk activities or planning to travel for long periods in affected areas. Medical facilities may pose risk if treatment required.
• Tuberculosis –TB is mainly spread through respiratory droplet infection but also through unpasteurised milk. Travellers spending long periods in the country and who are mixing closely with the local population should consider vaccination prior to travel if not already covered.

Malaria
No malaria
Ensure good bite avoidance especially between sunset and sunrise, including covering up with long sleeves/trousers applying DEET to all exposed skin, premethrin to clothing and sleeping under a mosquito net or staying in an air conditioned room.

SUDAN
Below is a list of vaccinations and malaria tablet recommendations for the country you will be visiting. Always discuss with your local travel clinic or GP prior to your trip as recommendations may change according to your type of trip and length of stay.
Vaccinations advised (even if visiting for short period)
• Hepatitis A –spread via faecal oral route (food and water).
• Tetanus –spread through soil contaminated wounds. Vaccine required every 10 years if travelling as treatment post injury may not be available.
• Typhoid –spread via faecal/oral route. Risk is greater if access to safe food and water is limited and hygiene is poor.
• Polio - Spread through faecally contaminated food and water. Boosters are recommended at 10 yearly intervals if travelling to an endemic country.
• Diphtheria - disease spread mainly by exhaled water droplets and occasionally through infected skin lesions. It can be fatal if left untreated. Travellers are at risk when mixing closely with the local population. Higher risk for persons visiting family or working in healthcare or with children or if planning to travel for long periods.
• Yellow Fever –Spread via mosquito bites.
Vaccinations sometimes advised (dependant on type of trip)
• Hepatitis B –spread through blood and body fluids. 100 times more infectious than HIV. Increased risk for persons planning to work in healthcare or with children (prone to cuts / scratches. Also increased risk for those undertaking sports, high risk activities or planning to travel for long periods in affected areas. Medical facilities may pose risk if treatment required.
• Rabies –Spread through the saliva of infected mammals (which may appear normal) via a bite, scratch or lick on open wound. Treatment is possible and involves a blood product (often in short supply) and 5 injections and must be commenced within 24 hours of exposure if you have not received the vaccine prior to travel. If you are vaccinated prior to travel then just 2 vaccines are required post exposure as soon as you are able. Recommended for persons planning to work with animals and travellers planning to visit remote areas especially for long periods. Avoid contact with all animals.
• Tuberculosis –TB is mainly spread through respiratory droplet infection but also through unpasteurised milk. Travellers spending long periods in the country and who are mixing closely with the local population should consider vaccination prior to travel if not already covered.
• Cholera –Spread via contaminated food and water in areas where there are lots of people with very poor hygiene facilities (particularly slums and refugee camps), and areas affected by floods, rainy seasons and natural disasters. Most travellers should experience minimal risk of exposure to cholera but the risk is far greater for emergency relief and health workers in refugee camps.
• Meningitis ACWY - Sub-Saharan Africa has frequent epidemics of meningitis particularly in the zone stretching from Senegal to Ethiopia during the dry season. Meningitis is an inflammation of the brain. Transmission occurs from direct person to person contact and through inhaling infected droplets. Recommended for extended trips or if mixing very closely with the local population during risk season –May to October.

Malaria
High risk throughout the whole country in areas below 2000m.
Tablets advised for risk areas
1. Malarone OR Mefloquine OR Doxycycline
Ensure good bite avoidance especially between sunset and sunrise, including covering up with long sleeves/trousers applying DEET to all exposed skin, premethrin to clothing and sleeping under a mosquito net or staying in an air conditioned room.
Requirements
Persons travelling from or via a country infected with Yellow Fever (present in parts of Central and South America and Africa only) will be asked on immigration to show a yellow fever certificate. Please discuss with your local travel clinic or GP if unsure.

SWEDEN
Below is a list of vaccinations and malaria tablet recommendations for the country you will be visiting. Always discuss with your local travel clinic or GP prior to your trip as recommendations may change according to your type of trip and length of stay.
Vaccinations sometimes advised (dependant on type of trip)
• Tick Borne Encephalitis - spread by bites of infected ticks. Vaccination advised for persons likely to be exposed to lots of tick bites e.g. if camping, walking, staying in rural forested areas for long periods. Higher risk during the warmer spring/summer/autumn months when ticks are active. Travellers should also avoid bites by covering up with long clothing treated with premethrin and wearing DEET on exposed skin. All ticks should be removed immediately with tweezers –ensuring head and body removed.

Malaria
Tablets not required –no malaria

SWITZERLAND
Below is a list of vaccinations and malaria tablet recommendations for the country you will be visiting. Always discuss with your local travel clinic or GP prior to your trip as recommendations may change according to your type of trip and length of stay.
Vaccinations sometimes advised (dependant on type of trip)
• Tick Borne Encephalitis - spread by bites of infected ticks. Vaccination advised for persons likely to be exposed to lots of tick bites e.g. if camping, walking, staying in rural forested areas for long periods. Higher risk during the warmer spring/summer/autumn months when ticks are active. Travellers should also avoid bites by covering up with long clothing treated with premethrin and wearing DEET on exposed skin. All ticks should be removed immediately with tweezers –ensuring head and body removed.

Malaria
Tablets not required –no malaria

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TANZANIA
Below is a list of vaccinations and malaria tablet recommendations for the country you will be visiting. Always discuss with your local travel clinic or GP prior to your trip as recommendations may change according to your type of trip and length of stay.
Vaccinations advised (even if visiting for short period)
• Hepatitis A –spread via faecal oral route (food and water).
• Tetanus –spread through soil contaminated wounds. Vaccine required every 10 years if travelling as treatment post injury may not be available.
• Typhoid –spread via faecal/oral route. Risk is greater if access to safe food and water is limited and hygiene is poor.
• Polio - Spread through faecally contaminated food and water. Boosters are recommended at 10 yearly intervals if travelling to an endemic country.
• Diphtheria - disease spread mainly by exhaled water droplets and occasionally through infected skin lesions. It can be fatal if left untreated. Travellers are at risk when mixing closely with the local population. Higher risk for persons visiting family or working in healthcare or with children or if planning to travel for long periods.
• Yellow Fever –Spread via mosquito bites.
Vaccinations sometimes advised (dependant on type of trip)
• Hepatitis B –spread through blood and body fluids. 100 times more infectious than HIV. Increased risk for persons planning to work in healthcare or with children (prone to cuts / scratches. Also increased risk for those undertaking sports, high risk activities or planning to travel for long periods in affected areas. Medical facilities may pose risk if treatment required.
• Rabies –Spread through the saliva of infected mammals (which may appear normal) via a bite, scratch or lick on open wound. Treatment is possible and involves a blood product (often in short supply) and 5 injections and must be commenced within 24 hours of exposure if you have not received the vaccine prior to travel. If you are vaccinated prior to travel then just 2 vaccines are required post exposure as soon as you are able. Recommended for persons planning to work with animals and travellers planning to visit remote areas especially for long periods. Avoid contact with all animals.
• Tuberculosis –TB is mainly spread through respiratory droplet infection but also through unpasteurised milk. Travellers spending long periods in the country and who are mixing closely with the local population should consider vaccination prior to travel if not already covered.
• Cholera –Spread via contaminated food and water in areas where there are lots of people with very poor hygiene facilities (particularly slums and refugee camps), and areas affected by floods, rainy seasons and natural disasters. Most travellers should experience minimal risk of exposure to cholera but the risk is far greater for emergency relief and health workers in refugee camps.
• Meningitis ACWY - Sub-Saharan Africa has frequent epidemics of meningitis particularly in the zone stretching from Senegal to Ethiopia during the dry season. Meningitis is an inflammation of the brain. Transmission occurs from direct person to person contact and through inhaling infected droplets. Recommended for extended trips or if mixing very closely with the local population during risk season –May to October.

Malaria
High risk throughout the whole country in areas below 1800m.
Tablets advised for risk areas
1. Malarone OR Mefloquine OR Doxycycline
Ensure good bite avoidance especially between sunset and sunrise, including covering up with long sleeves/trousers applying DEET to all exposed skin, premethrin to clothing and sleeping under a mosquito net or staying in an air conditioned room.

THAILAND
Below is a list of vaccinations and malaria tablet recommendations for the country you will be visiting. Always discuss with your local travel clinic or GP prior to your trip as recommendations may change according to your type of trip and length of stay.
Vaccinations advised (even if visiting for short period)
• Hepatitis A –spread via faecal oral route (food and water). Common when hygiene is poor.
• Tetanus –spread through soil contaminated wounds. Vaccine required every 10 years if travelling as treatment post injury may not be available.
• Typhoid –spread via faecal/oral route. Risk is greater if access to safe food and water is limited and hygiene is poor.
• Diphtheria - disease spread mainly by exhaled water droplets and occasionally through infected skin lesions. It can be fatal if left untreated. Travellers are at risk when mixing closely with the local population. Higher risk for persons visiting family or working in healthcare or with children or if planning to travel for long periods.
• Polio - Spread through faecally contaminated food and water. Boosters are recommended at 10 yearly intervals if travelling to an endemic country.
Vaccinations sometimes advised (dependant on type of trip)
• Hepatitis B –spread through blood and body fluids. 100 times more infectious than HIV. Increased risk for persons planning to work in healthcare or with children (prone to cuts / scratches. Also increased risk for those undertaking sports, high risk activities or planning to travel for long periods in affected areas. Medical facilities may pose risk if treatment required.
• Rabies –Spread through the saliva of infected mammals (which may appear normal) via a bite, scratch or lick on open wound. Treatment is possible and involves a blood product (often in short supply) and 5 injections and must be commenced within 24 hours of exposure if you have not received the vaccine prior to travel. If you are vaccinated prior to travel then just 2 vaccines are required post exposure as soon as you are able. Recommended for persons planning to work with animals and travellers planning to visit remote areas especially for long periods. Avoid contact with all animals.
• Tuberculosis –TB is mainly spread through respiratory droplet infection but also through unpasteurised milk. Travellers spending long periods in the country and who are mixing closely with the local population should consider vaccination prior to travel if not already covered.
• Japanese B Encephalitis - Spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. It is most common in rural farming areas of Asia. Most infections have few symptoms and may not be recognised but severe cases can lead to meningitis, inflammation of the brain and can be fatal. Risks to travellers are generally very low but vaccination should be considered by people intending to spend a significant length of time in rural areas, particularly during and following the monsoon season.

Malaria
Small risk throughout country. Tablets advised if visiting northern border regions.
Tablets advised for risk areas
• Doxycycline OR Malarone
Ensure good bite avoidance especially between sunset and sunrise, including covering up with long sleeves/trousers applying DEET to all exposed skin, premethrin to clothing and sleeping under a mosquito net or staying in an air conditioned room.

TOGO
Below is a list of vaccinations and malaria tablet recommendations for the country you will be visiting. Always discuss with your local travel clinic or GP prior to your trip as recommendations may change according to your type of trip and length of stay.
Vaccinations advised (even if visiting for short period)
• Hepatitis A –spread via faecal oral route (food and water).
• Tetanus –spread through soil contaminated wounds. Vaccine required every 10 years if travelling as treatment post injury may not be available.
• Typhoid –spread via faecal/oral route. Risk is greater if access to safe food and water is limited and hygiene is poor.
• Polio - Spread through faecally contaminated food and water. Boosters are recommended at 10 yearly intervals if travelling to an endemic country.
• Diphtheria - disease spread mainly by exhaled water droplets and occasionally through infected skin lesions. It can be fatal if left untreated. Travellers are at risk when mixing closely with the local population. Higher risk for persons visiting family or working in healthcare or with children or if planning to travel for long periods.
• Yellow Fever – Mandatory for entry into Togo. Spread via mosquito bites.
Vaccinations sometimes advised (dependant on type of trip)
• Hepatitis B –spread through blood and body fluids. 100 times more infectious than HIV. Increased risk for persons planning to work in healthcare or with children (prone to cuts / scratches. Also increased risk for those undertaking sports, high risk activities or planning to travel for long periods in affected areas. Medical facilities may pose risk if treatment required.
• Rabies –Spread through the saliva of infected mammals (which may appear normal) via a bite, scratch or lick on open wound. Treatment is possible and involves a blood product (often in short supply) and 5 injections and must be commenced within 24 hours of exposure if you have not received the vaccine prior to travel. If you are vaccinated prior to travel then just 2 vaccines are required post exposure as soon as you are able. Recommended for persons planning to work with animals and travellers planning to visit remote areas especially for long periods. Avoid contact with all animals.
• Tuberculosis –TB is mainly spread through respiratory droplet infection but also through unpasteurised milk. Travellers spending long periods in the country and who are mixing closely with the local population should consider vaccination prior to travel if not already covered.
• Cholera –Spread via contaminated food and water in areas where there are lots of people with very poor hygiene facilities (particularly slums and refugee camps), and areas affected by floods, rainy seasons and natural disasters. Most travellers should experience minimal risk of exposure to cholera but the risk is far greater for emergency relief and health workers in refugee camps.
• Meningitis ACWY - Sub-Saharan Africa has frequent epidemics of meningitis particularly in the zone stretching from Senegal to Ethiopia during the dry season. Meningitis is an inflammation of the brain. Transmission occurs from direct person to person contact and through inhaling infected droplets. Recommended for extended trips or if mixing very closely with the local population during risk season –May to October.

Malaria
High risk throughout the whole country in areas below 2000m.
Tablets advised for risk areas
1. Malarone OR Mefloquine OR Doxycycline
Ensure good bite avoidance especially between sunset and sunrise, including covering up with long sleeves/trousers applying DEET to all exposed skin, premethrin to clothing and sleeping under a mosquito net or staying in an air conditioned room.
Requirements
Persons travelling from or via a country infected with Yellow Fever (present in parts of Central and South America and Africa only) will be asked on immigration to show a yellow fever certificate. Please discuss with your local travel clinic or GP if unsure.

TONGA
Below is a list of vaccinations and malaria tablet recommendations for the country you will be visiting. Always discuss with your local travel clinic or GP prior to your trip as recommendations may change according to your type of trip and length of stay.
Vaccinations advised (even if visiting for short period)
• Hepatitis A –spread via faecal oral route (food and water).
• Tetanus –spread through soil contaminated wounds. Vaccine required every 10 years if travelling as treatment post injury may not be available.
• Typhoid –spread via faecal/oral route. Risk is greater if access to safe food and water is limited and hygiene is poor.
Vaccinations sometimes advised (dependant on type of trip)
• Diphtheria - disease spread mainly by exhaled water droplets and occasionally through infected skin lesions. It can be fatal if left untreated. Travellers are at risk when mixing closely with the local population. Higher risk for persons visiting family or working in healthcare or with children or if planning to travel for long periods.
• Hepatitis B –spread through blood and body fluids. 100 times more infectious than HIV. Increased risk for persons planning to work in healthcare or with children (prone to cuts / scratches. Also increased risk for those undertaking sports, high risk activities or planning to travel for long periods in affected areas. Medical facilities may pose risk if treatment required.
• Tuberculosis –TB is mainly spread through respiratory droplet infection but also through unpasteurised milk. Travellers spending long periods in the country and who are mixing closely with the local population should consider vaccination prior to travel if not already covered.

TRINIDAD / TOBAGO
Below is a list of vaccinations and malaria tablet recommendations for the country you will be visiting. Always discuss with your local travel clinic or GP prior to your trip as recommendations may change according to your type of trip and length of stay.
Vaccinations advised (even if visiting for short period)
• Hepatitis A –spread via faecal oral route (food and water).
• Tetanus –spread through soil contaminated wounds. Vaccine required every 10 years if travelling as treatment post injury may not be available.
Vaccinations sometimes advised (dependant on type of trip)
• Diphtheria - disease spread mainly by exhaled water droplets and occasionally through infected skin lesions. It can be fatal if left untreated. Travellers are at risk when mixing closely with the local population. Higher risk for persons visiting family or working in healthcare or with children or if planning to travel for long periods.
• Yellow Fever –Spread via mosquito bites. No risk currently in Tobago. Travellers to rural areas or game parks in Trinidad should have vaccination.
• Hepatitis B –spread through blood and body fluids. 100 times more infectious than HIV. Increased risk for persons planning to work in healthcare or with children (prone to cuts / scratches. Also increased risk for those undertaking sports, high risk activities or planning to travel for long periods in affected areas. Medical facilities may pose risk if treatment required.
• Rabies –Spread through the saliva of infected mammals (which may appear normal) via a bite, scratch or lick on open wound. Treatment is possible and involves a blood product (often in short supply) and 5 injections and must be commenced within 24 hours of exposure if you have not received the vaccine prior to travel. If you are vaccinated prior to travel then just 2 vaccines are required post exposure as soon as you are able. Recommended for persons planning to work with animals and travellers planning to visit remote areas especially for long periods. Avoid contact with all animals.
• Tuberculosis –TB is mainly spread through respiratory droplet infection but also through unpasteurised milk. Travellers spending long periods in the country and who are mixing closely with the local population should consider vaccination prior to travel if not already covered.

Malaria
No malaria
Ensure good bite avoidance especially between sunset and sunrise, including covering up with long sleeves/trousers applying DEET to all exposed skin, premethrin to clothing and sleeping under a mosquito net or staying in an air conditioned room.

Requirements
Persons travelling from or via a country infected with Yellow Fever (present in parts of Central and South America and Africa only) will be asked on immigration to show a yellow fever certificate. Please discuss with your local travel clinic or GP if unsure.

TURKEY
Below is a list of vaccinations and malaria tablet recommendations for the country you will be visiting. Always discuss with your local travel clinic or GP prior to your trip as recommendations may change according to your type of trip and length of stay.
Vaccinations advised (even if visiting for short period)
• Hepatitis A –spread via faecal oral route (food and water). Small risk if only visiting tourist areas.
• Tetanus –spread through soil contaminated wounds. Vaccine required every 10 years if travelling as treatment post injury may not be available.
• Typhoid –spread via faecal/oral route. Risk is greater if access to safe food and water is limited and hygiene is poor.
• Diphtheria - disease spread mainly by exhaled water droplets and occasionally through infected skin lesions. It can be fatal if left untreated. Travellers are at risk when mixing closely with the local population. Higher risk for persons visiting family or working in healthcare or with children or if planning to travel for long periods.
Vaccinations sometimes advised (dependant on type of trip)
• Hepatitis B –spread through blood and body fluids. 100 times more infectious than HIV. Increased risk for persons planning to work in healthcare or with children (prone to cuts / scratches. Also increased risk for those undertaking sports, high risk activities or planning to travel for long periods in affected areas. Medical facilities may pose risk if treatment required.
• Rabies –Spread through the saliva of infected mammals (which may appear normal) via a bite, scratch or lick on open wound. Treatment is possible and involves a blood product (often in short supply) and 5 injections and must be commenced within 24 hours of exposure if you have not received the vaccine prior to travel. If you are vaccinated prior to travel then just 2 vaccines are required post exposure as soon as you are able. Recommended for persons planning to work with animals and travellers planning to visit remote areas especially for long periods. Avoid contact with all animals.
• Tuberculosis –TB is mainly spread through respiratory droplet infection but also through unpasteurised milk. Travellers spending long periods in the country and who are mixing closely with the local population should consider vaccination prior to travel if not already covered.

Malaria
Tablets advised if visiting eastern regions near Iraqi border and between march and November in south eastern part of country.
Tablets advised for risk areas
• Chloroquine OR Proguanil
Ensure good bite avoidance especially between sunset and sunrise, including covering up with long sleeves/trousers applying DEET to all exposed skin, premethrin to clothing and sleeping under a mosquito net or staying in an air conditioned room.

TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS
Below is a list of vaccinations and malaria tablet recommendations for the country you will be visiting. Always discuss with your local travel clinic or GP prior to your trip as recommendations may change according to your type of trip and length of stay.
Vaccinations advised (even if visiting for short period)
• Hepatitis A –spread via faecal oral route (food and water). Small risk if only visiting tourist areas.
• Tetanus –spread through soil contaminated wounds. Vaccine required every 10 years if travelling as treatment post injury may not be available.
Vaccinations sometimes advised (dependant on type of trip)
• Polio - Spread through faecally contaminated food and water. Boosters are recommended at 10 yearly intervals if travelling to an endemic country.
• Diphtheria - disease spread mainly by exhaled water droplets and occasionally through infected skin lesions. It can be fatal if left untreated. Travellers are at risk when mixing closely with the local population. Higher risk for persons visiting family or working in healthcare or with children or if planning to travel for long periods.
• Hepatitis B –spread through blood and body fluids. 100 times more infectious than HIV. Increased risk for persons planning to work in healthcare or with children (prone to cuts / scratches. Also increased risk for those undertaking sports, high risk activities or planning to travel for long periods in affected areas. Medical facilities may pose risk if treatment required.
• Tuberculosis –TB is mainly spread through respiratory droplet infection but also through unpasteurised milk. Travellers spending long periods in the country and who are mixing closely with the local population should consider vaccination prior to travel if not already covered.

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UGANDA
Below is a list of vaccinations and malaria tablet recommendations for the country you will be visiting. Always discuss with your local travel clinic or GP prior to your trip as recommendations may change according to your type of trip and length of stay.
Vaccinations advised (even if visiting for short period)
• Hepatitis A –spread via faecal oral route (food and water).
• Tetanus –spread through soil contaminated wounds. Vaccine required every 10 years if travelling as treatment post injury may not be available.
• Typhoid –spread via faecal/oral route. Risk is greater if access to safe food and water is limited and hygiene is poor.
• Polio - Spread through faecally contaminated food and water. Boosters are recommended at 10 yearly intervals if travelling to an endemic country.
• Diphtheria - disease spread mainly by exhaled water droplets and occasionally through infected skin lesions. It can be fatal if left untreated. Travellers are at risk when mixing closely with the local population. Higher risk for persons visiting family or working in healthcare or with children or if planning to travel for long periods.
• Yellow Fever –Spread via mosquito bites. More common in rural and jungle areas.
Vaccinations sometimes advised (dependant on type of trip)
• Hepatitis B –spread through blood and body fluids. 100 times more infectious than HIV. Increased risk for persons planning to work in healthcare or with children (prone to cuts / scratches. Also increased risk for those undertaking sports, high risk activities or planning to travel for long periods in affected areas. Medical facilities may pose risk if treatment required.
• Rabies –Spread through the saliva of infected mammals (which may appear normal) via a bite, scratch or lick on open wound. Treatment is possible and involves a blood product (often in short supply) and 5 injections and must be commenced within 24 hours of exposure if you have not received the vaccine prior to travel. If you are vaccinated prior to travel then just 2 vaccines are required post exposure as soon as you are able. Recommended for persons planning to work with animals and travellers planning to visit remote areas especially for long periods. Avoid contact with all animals.
• Tuberculosis –TB is mainly spread through respiratory droplet infection but also through unpasteurised milk. Travellers spending long periods in the country and who are mixing closely with the local population should consider vaccination prior to travel if not already covered.
• Cholera –Spread via contaminated food and water in areas where there are lots of people with very poor hygiene facilities (particularly slums and refugee camps), and areas affected by floods, rainy seasons and natural disasters. Most travellers should experience minimal risk of exposure to cholera but the risk is far greater for emergency relief and health workers in refugee camps.
• Meningitis ACWY - Sub-Saharan Africa has frequent epidemics of meningitis particularly in the zone stretching from Senegal to Ethiopia during the dry season. Meningitis is an inflammation of the brain. Transmission occurs from direct person to person contact and through inhaling infected droplets. Recommended for extended trips or if mixing very closely with the local population during risk season –May to October.

Malaria
High risk throughout the whole country.
Tablets advised for risk areas
1. Malarone OR Mefloquine OR Doxycycline
Ensure good bite avoidance especially between sunset and sunrise, including covering up with long sleeves/trousers applying DEET to all exposed skin, premethrin to clothing and sleeping under a mosquito net or staying in an air conditioned room.

URUGUAY
Below is a list of vaccinations and malaria tablet recommendations for the country you will be visiting. Always discuss with your local travel clinic or GP prior to your trip as recommendations may change according to your type of trip and length of stay.
Vaccinations advised (even if visiting for short period)
• Hepatitis A –spread via faecal oral route (food and water).
• Tetanus –spread through soil contaminated wounds. Vaccine required every 10 years if travelling as treatment post injury may not be available.
Vaccinations sometimes advised (dependant on type of trip)
• Diphtheria - disease spread mainly by exhaled water droplets and occasionally through infected skin lesions. It can be fatal if left untreated. Travellers are at risk when mixing closely with the local population. Higher risk for persons visiting family or working in healthcare or with children or if planning to travel for long periods.
• Hepatitis B –spread through blood and body fluids. 100 times more infectious than HIV. Increased risk for persons planning to work in healthcare or with children (prone to cuts / scratches. Also increased risk for those undertaking sports, high risk activities or planning to travel for long periods in affected areas. Medical facilities may pose risk if treatment required.
• Rabies –Very low risk although high risk in border regions with Brazil and Argentina. Spread through the saliva of infected mammals (which may appear normal) via a bite, scratch or lick on open wound. Treatment is possible and involves a blood product (often in short supply) and 5 injections and must be commenced within 24 hours of exposure if you have not received the vaccine prior to travel. If you are vaccinated prior to travel then just 2 vaccines are required post exposure as soon as you are able. Recommended for persons planning to work with animals and travellers planning to visit remote areas especially for long periods. Avoid contact with all animals.
• Tuberculosis –TB is mainly spread through respiratory droplet infection but also through unpasteurised milk. Travellers spending long periods in the country and who are mixing closely with the local population should consider vaccination prior to travel if not already covered.

Malaria
No malaria
Ensure good bite avoidance especially between sunset and sunrise, including covering up with long sleeves/trousers applying DEET to all exposed skin, premethrin to clothing and sleeping under a mosquito net or staying in an air conditioned room.

U.S.A
Below is a list of vaccinations and malaria tablet recommendations for the country you will be visiting. Always discuss with your local travel clinic or GP prior to your trip as recommendations may change according to your type of trip and length of stay.
Vaccinations sometimes advised (dependant on type of trip)
• Rabies –Always seek medical assistance following any scratches or bites from mammals – rabies virus present.

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VANUATU
Below is a list of vaccinations and malaria tablet recommendations for the country you will be visiting. Always discuss with your local travel clinic or GP prior to your trip as recommendations may change according to your type of trip and length of stay.
Vaccinations advised (even if visiting for short period)
• Hepatitis A –spread via faecal oral route (food and water).
• Tetanus –spread through soil contaminated wounds. Vaccine required every 10 years if travelling as treatment post injury may not be available.
Vaccinations sometimes advised (dependant on type of trip)
• Typhoid –spread via faecal/oral route. Risk is greater if access to safe food and water is limited and hygiene is poor.
• Diphtheria - disease spread mainly by exhaled water droplets and occasionally through infected skin lesions. It can be fatal if left untreated. Travellers are at risk when mixing closely with the local population. Higher risk for persons visiting family or working in healthcare or with children or if planning to travel for long periods.
• Hepatitis B –spread through blood and body fluids. 100 times more infectious than HIV. Increased risk for persons planning to work in healthcare or with children (prone to cuts / scratches. Also increased risk for those undertaking sports, high risk activities or planning to travel for long periods in affected areas. Medical facilities may pose risk if treatment required.
• Tuberculosis –TB is mainly spread through respiratory droplet infection but also through unpasteurised milk. Travellers spending long periods in the country and who are mixing closely with the local population should consider vaccination prior to travel if not already covered.

Malaria
High risk throughout the whole country.
Tablets advised for risk areas
1. Malarone OR Mefloquine OR Doxycycline
Ensure good bite avoidance especially between sunset and sunrise, including covering up with long sleeves/trousers applying DEET to all exposed skin, premethrin to clothing and sleeping under a mosquito net or staying in an air conditioned room.

VENEZUALA
Below is a list of vaccinations and malaria tablet recommendations for the country you will be visiting. Always discuss with your local travel clinic or GP prior to your trip as recommendations may change according to your type of trip and length of stay.
Vaccinations advised (even if visiting for short period)
• Hepatitis A –spread via faecal oral route (food and water).
• Tetanus –spread through soil contaminated wounds. Vaccine required every 10 years if travelling as treatment post injury may not be available.
• Polio - Spread through faecally contaminated food and water. Boosters are recommended at 10 yearly intervals if travelling to an endemic country.
• Yellow Fever –Spread via mosquito bites. More common in rural and jungle areas.
Vaccinations sometimes advised (dependant on type of trip)
• Typhoid –spread via faecal/oral route. Risk is greater if access to safe food and water is limited and hygiene is poor.
• Hepatitis B –spread through blood and body fluids. 100 times more infectious than HIV. Increased risk for persons planning to work in healthcare or with children (prone to cuts / scratches. Also increased risk for those undertaking sports, high risk activities or planning to travel for long periods in affected areas. Medical facilities may pose risk if treatment required.
• Diphtheria - disease spread mainly by exhaled water droplets and occasionally through infected skin lesions. It can be fatal if left untreated. Travellers are at risk when mixing closely with the local population. Higher risk for persons visiting family or working in healthcare or with children or if planning to travel for long periods.
• Rabies –Spread through the saliva of infected mammals (which may appear normal) via a bite, scratch or lick on open wound. Treatment is possible and involves a blood product (often in short supply) and 5 injections and must be commenced within 24 hours of exposure if you have not received the vaccine prior to travel. If you are vaccinated prior to travel then just 2 vaccines are required post exposure as soon as you are able. Recommended for persons planning to work with animals and travellers planning to visit remote areas especially for long periods. Avoid contact with all animals.
• Tuberculosis –TB is mainly spread through respiratory droplet infection but also through unpasteurised milk. Travellers spending long periods in the country and who are mixing closely with the local population should consider vaccination prior to travel if not already covered.

Malaria
Tablets advised if visiting inland rain forested areas.
Tablets advised for risk areas
1. Malarone OR Mefloquine OR Doxycycline
Ensure good bite avoidance especially between sunset and sunrise, including covering up with long sleeves/trousers applying DEET to all exposed skin, premethrin to clothing and sleeping under a mosquito net or staying in an air conditioned room.

VIETNAM
Below is a list of vaccinations and malaria tablet recommendations for the country you will be visiting. Always discuss with your local travel clinic or GP prior to your trip as recommendations may change according to your type of trip and length of stay.
Vaccinations advised (even if visiting for short period)
• Hepatitis A –spread via faecal oral route (food and water). Common when hygiene is poor.
• Tetanus –spread through soil contaminated wounds. Vaccine required every 10 years if travelling as treatment post injury may not be available.
• Typhoid –spread via faecal/oral route. Risk is greater if access to safe food and water is limited and hygiene is poor.
• Diphtheria - disease spread mainly by exhaled water droplets and occasionally through infected skin lesions. It can be fatal if left untreated. Travellers are at risk when mixing closely with the local population. Higher risk for persons visiting family or working in healthcare or with children or if planning to travel for long periods.
Vaccinations sometimes advised (dependant on type of trip)
• Hepatitis B –spread through blood and body fluids. 100 times more infectious than HIV. Increased risk for persons planning to work in healthcare or with children (prone to cuts / scratches. Also increased risk for those undertaking sports, high risk activities or planning to travel for long periods in affected areas. Medical facilities may pose risk if treatment required.
• Rabies –Spread through the saliva of infected mammals (which may appear normal) via a bite, scratch or lick on open wound. Treatment is possible and involves a blood product (often in short supply) and 5 injections and must be commenced within 24 hours of exposure if you have not received the vaccine prior to travel. If you are vaccinated prior to travel then just 2 vaccines are required post exposure as soon as you are able. Recommended for persons planning to work with animals and travellers planning to visit remote areas especially for long periods. Avoid contact with all animals.
• Tuberculosis –TB is mainly spread through respiratory droplet infection but also through unpasteurised milk. Travellers spending long periods in the country and who are mixing closely with the local population should consider vaccination prior to travel if not already covered.
• Japanese B Encephalitis - Spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. It is most common in rural farming areas of Asia. Most infections have few symptoms and may not be recognised but severe cases can lead to meningitis, inflammation of the brain and can be fatal. Risks to travellers are generally very low but vaccination should be considered by people intending to spend a significant length of time in rural areas, particularly during and following the monsoon season.

Malaria
High risk throughout whole country except smaller risk in large cities, red river delta and the central coastal plains.
Tablets advised for high risk areas
• Doxycycline OR Malarone OR Meflquine
Ensure good bite avoidance especially between sunset and sunrise, including covering up with long sleeves/trousers applying DEET to all exposed skin, premethrin to clothing and sleeping under a mosquito net or staying in an air conditioned room.

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WESTERN SAHARA
Below is a list of vaccinations and malaria tablet recommendations for the country you will be visiting. Always discuss with your local travel clinic or GP prior to your trip as recommendations may change according to your type of trip and length of stay.
Vaccinations advised (even if visiting for short period)
• Hepatitis A –spread via faecal oral route (food and water).
• Tetanus –spread through soil contaminated wounds. Vaccine required every 10 years if travelling as treatment post injury may not be available.
• Polio - Spread through faecally contaminated food and water. Boosters are recommended at 10 yearly intervals if travelling to an endemic country.
Vaccinations sometimes advised (dependant on type of trip)
• Typhoid –spread via faecal/oral route. Risk is greater if access to safe food and water is limited and hygiene is poor.
• Diphtheria - disease spread mainly by exhaled water droplets and occasionally through infected skin lesions. It can be fatal if left untreated. Travellers are at risk when mixing closely with the local population. Higher risk for persons visiting family or working in healthcare or with children or if planning to travel for long periods.
• Hepatitis B –spread through blood and body fluids. 100 times more infectious than HIV. Increased risk for persons planning to work in healthcare or with children (prone to cuts / scratches. Also increased risk for those undertaking sports, high risk activities or planning to travel for long periods in affected areas. Medical facilities may pose risk if treatment required.
• Rabies –Spread through the saliva of infected mammals (which may appear normal) via a bite, scratch or lick on open wound. Treatment is possible and involves a blood product (often in short supply) and 5 injections and must be commenced within 24 hours of exposure if you have not received the vaccine prior to travel. If you are vaccinated prior to travel then just 2 vaccines are required post exposure as soon as you are able. Recommended for persons planning to work with animals and travellers planning to visit remote areas especially for long periods. Avoid contact with all animals.
• Tuberculosis –TB is mainly spread through respiratory droplet infection but also through unpasteurised milk. Travellers spending long periods in the country and who are mixing closely with the local population should consider vaccination prior to travel if not already covered.
Malaria
Small risk in May to October in eastern parts of the country in rural areas west of Atlas mountains. Tablets not advised.
Ensure good bite avoidance especially between sunset and sunrise, including covering up with long sleeves/trousers applying DEET to all exposed skin, premethrin to clothing and sleeping under a mosquito net or staying in an air conditioned room.

WESTERN SAMOA
Below is a list of vaccinations and malaria tablet recommendations for the country you will be visiting. Always discuss with your local travel clinic or GP prior to your trip as recommendations may change according to your type of trip and length of stay.
Vaccinations advised (even if visiting for short period)
• Hepatitis A –spread via faecal oral route (food and water).
• Tetanus –spread through soil contaminated wounds. Vaccine required every 10 years if travelling as treatment post injury may not be available.
Vaccinations sometimes advised (dependant on type of trip)
• Typhoid –spread via faecal/oral route. Risk is greater if access to safe food and water is limited and hygiene is poor.
• Diphtheria - disease spread mainly by exhaled water droplets and occasionally through infected skin lesions. It can be fatal if left untreated. Travellers are at risk when mixing closely with the local population. Higher risk for persons visiting family or working in healthcare or with children or if planning to travel for long periods.
• Hepatitis B –spread through blood and body fluids. 100 times more infectious than HIV. Increased risk for persons planning to work in healthcare or with children (prone to cuts / scratches. Also increased risk for those undertaking sports, high risk activities or planning to travel for long periods in affected areas. Medical facilities may pose risk if treatment required.
• Tuberculosis –TB is mainly spread through respiratory droplet infection but also through unpasteurised milk. Travellers spending long periods in the country and who are mixing closely with the local population should consider vaccination prior to travel if not already covered.

YAP - MICRONESIA
Below is a list of vaccinations and malaria tablet recommendations for the country you will be visiting. Always discuss with your local travel clinic or GP prior to your trip as recommendations may change according to your type of trip and length of stay.
Vaccinations advised (even if visiting for short period)
• Hepatitis A –spread via faecal oral route (food and water). Common when hygiene is poor.
• Tetanus –spread through soil contaminated wounds. Vaccine required every 10 years if travelling as treatment post injury may not be available.
• Typhoid –spread via faecal/oral route. Risk is greater if access to safe food and water is limited and hygiene is poor.
Vaccinations sometimes advised (dependant on type of trip)
• Diphtheria - disease spread mainly by exhaled water droplets and occasionally through infected skin lesions. It can be fatal if left untreated. Travellers are at risk when mixing closely with the local population. Higher risk for persons visiting family or working in healthcare or with children or if planning to travel for long periods.
• Hepatitis B –spread through blood and body fluids. 100 times more infectious than HIV. Increased risk for persons planning to work in healthcare or with children (prone to cuts / scratches. Also increased risk for those undertaking sports, high risk activities or planning to travel for long periods in affected areas. Medical facilities may pose risk if treatment required.
• Tuberculosis –TB is mainly spread through respiratory droplet infection but also through unpasteurised milk. Travellers spending long periods in the country and who are mixing closely with the local population should consider vaccination prior to travel if not already covered.

Malaria
No malaria
Ensure good bite avoidance especially between sunset and sunrise, including covering up with long sleeves/trousers applying DEET to all exposed skin, premethrin to clothing and sleeping under a mosquito net or staying in an air conditioned room.

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ZAMBIA
Below is a list of vaccinations and malaria tablet recommendations for the country you will be visiting. Always discuss with your local travel clinic or GP prior to your trip as recommendations may change according to your type of trip and length of stay.
Vaccinations advised (even if visiting for short period)
• Hepatitis A –spread via faecal oral route (food and water).
• Tetanus –spread through soil contaminated wounds. Vaccine required every 10 years if travelling as treatment post injury may not be available.
• Typhoid –spread via faecal/oral route. Risk is greater if access to safe food and water is limited and hygiene is poor.
• Polio - Spread through faecally contaminated food and water. Boosters are recommended at 10 yearly intervals if travelling to an endemic country.
• Diphtheria - disease spread mainly by exhaled water droplets and occasionally through infected skin lesions. It can be fatal if left untreated. Travellers are at risk when mixing closely with the local population. Higher risk for persons visiting family or working in healthcare or with children or if planning to travel for long periods.
Vaccinations sometimes advised (dependant on type of trip)
• Hepatitis B –spread through blood and body fluids. 100 times more infectious than HIV. Increased risk for persons planning to work in healthcare or with children (prone to cuts / scratches. Also increased risk for those undertaking sports, high risk activities or planning to travel for long periods in affected areas. Medical facilities may pose risk if treatment required.
• Rabies –Spread through the saliva of infected mammals (which may appear normal) via a bite, scratch or lick on open wound. Treatment is possible and involves a blood product (often in short supply) and 5 injections and must be commenced within 24 hours of exposure if you have not received the vaccine prior to travel. If you are vaccinated prior to travel then just 2 vaccines are required post exposure as soon as you are able. Recommended for persons planning to work with animals and travellers planning to visit remote areas especially for long periods. Avoid contact with all animals.
• Tuberculosis –TB is mainly spread through respiratory droplet infection but also through unpasteurised milk. Travellers spending long periods in the country and who are mixing closely with the local population should consider vaccination prior to travel if not already covered.
• Cholera –Spread via contaminated food and water in areas where there are lots of people with very poor hygiene facilities (particularly slums and refugee camps), and areas affected by floods, rainy seasons and natural disasters. Most travellers should experience minimal risk of exposure to cholera but the risk is far greater for emergency relief and health workers in refugee camps.
• Meningitis ACWY - Sub-Saharan Africa has frequent epidemics of meningitis particularly in the zone stretching from Senegal to Ethiopia during the dry season. Meningitis is an inflammation of the brain. Transmission occurs from direct person to person contact and through inhaling infected droplets. Recommended for extended trips or if mixing very closely with the local population during risk season –May to October.

ZIMBABWE
Below is a list of vaccinations and malaria tablet recommendations for the country you will be visiting. Always discuss with your local travel clinic or GP prior to your trip as recommendations may change according to your type of trip and length of stay.
Vaccinations advised (even if visiting for short period)
• Hepatitis A –spread via faecal oral route (food and water).
• Tetanus –spread through soil contaminated wounds. Vaccine required every 10 years if travelling as treatment post injury may not be available.
• Typhoid –spread via faecal/oral route. Risk is greater if access to safe food and water is limited and hygiene is poor.
• Polio - Spread through faecally contaminated food and water. Boosters are recommended at 10 yearly intervals if travelling to an endemic country.
• Diphtheria - disease spread mainly by exhaled water droplets and occasionally through infected skin lesions. It can be fatal if left untreated. Travellers are at risk when mixing closely with the local population. Higher risk for persons visiting family or working in healthcare or with children or if planning to travel for long periods.
Vaccinations sometimes advised (dependant on type of trip)
• Hepatitis B –spread through blood and body fluids. 100 times more infectious than HIV. Increased risk for persons planning to work in healthcare or with children (prone to cuts / scratches. Also increased risk for those undertaking sports, high risk activities or planning to travel for long periods in affected areas. Medical facilities may pose risk if treatment required.
• Rabies –Spread through the saliva of infected mammals (which may appear normal) via a bite, scratch or lick on open wound. Treatment is possible and involves a blood product (often in short supply) and 5 injections and must be commenced within 24 hours of exposure if you have not received the vaccine prior to travel. If you are vaccinated prior to travel then just 2 vaccines are required post exposure as soon as you are able. Recommended for persons planning to work with animals and travellers planning to visit remote areas especially for long periods. Avoid contact with all animals.
• Tuberculosis –TB is mainly spread through respiratory droplet infection but also through unpasteurised milk. Travellers spending long periods in the country and who are mixing closely with the local population should consider vaccination prior to travel if not already covered.
• Cholera –Spread via contaminated food and water in areas where there are lots of people with very poor hygiene facilities (particularly slums and refugee camps), and areas affected by floods, rainy seasons and natural disasters. Most travellers should experience minimal risk of exposure to cholera but the risk is far greater for emergency relief and health workers in refugee camps.

Malaria
High risk throughout the whole country below 1200m –November to June and all year in Zambezi valley.
Tablets advised for risk areas
1. Malarone OR Mefloquine OR Doxycycline
Ensure good bite avoidance especially between sunset and sunrise, including covering up with long sleeves/trousers applying DEET to all exposed skin, premethrin to clothing and sleeping under a mosquito net or staying in an air conditioned room.