Comoros

•  Vaccinations:  Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B,Typhoid, Rabies

 Travelers should be up to date on Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR), Diphtheria/Pertussis/Tetanus (DPT), Polio

• Rabies vaccination if traveling to rural areas.

• Travel warnings for: Malaria, Dengue, Filariasis, Leishmaniasis, Onchocerciasis, Cryptosporidiosis.

• Malaria risk in all areas of Comoros.
• Chloroquine is NOT an effective anti malarial drug in Comoros.
• Atovaquone/proguanil, doxycycline, or mefloquine can be used and this should be discussed with your doctor.

• Dengue, Filariasis, Leishmaniasis, onchocerciasis are carried by insects so travelers should avoid insect bites and use insect repellents with DEET (30%-50%).

• Cryptosporidiosis risk can be prevented by drinking bottled water.

 

 

Posted on October 26, 2008

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