Christmas Island
• Vaccinations: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B,Typhoid, Rabies
• Travelers should be up to date on Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR), Diphtheria/Pertussis/Tetanus (DPT).
• Rabies vaccination if traveling to rural areas.
• Travel warnings for: Dengue, Filariasis, Leptospirosis, Cryptosporidiosis.
o Dengue and Filariasis are both carried by insects so travelers should avoid insect bites and use insect repellents with DEET (30%-50%).
o Leptospirosis: avoid swimming in fresh water.
o Cryptosporidiosis risk can be prevented by drinking bottled water.
Posted on October 26, 2008
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