New Caledonia (France)

• Vaccinations: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Typhoid

• Travelers should also be up to date for Measles/mumps/rubella (MMR), diphtheria/pertussis/tetanus (DPT)

• Travel warnings for: Dengue, filariasi, Histoplasmosis, Leptospirosis, Cryptosporidiosis

Dengue, filariasis are all carried by insects. Travelers should avoid insect bites and use insect repellent with DEET (30%-50%).

Leptospirosis: avoid swimming in fresh water.

Cryptosporidiosis risk can be prevented by drinking bottled water.

Posted on November 3, 2008

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