Oman

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

• Travelers should also be up to date for Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR), Diphtheria/Pertussis/Tetanus (DPT)

 

Rabies vaccination if traveling to rural areas.

 

• Travel warnings for: Malaria, Cutaneous leishmaniasis, Schistosomiasis, Cryptosporidiosis.

Malaria risk is limited to areas of the Musandam Province. Medication prophylaxis is not needed but travelers should protect themselves from insect bites.

Cutaneous leishmaniasis are carried by insects. Travelers should avoid insect bites and use insect repellent with DEET (30%- 50%).

Schistosomiasis: avoid swimming in fresh water.

 

Cryptosporidiosis risk can be prevented by drinking bottled water.

Posted on November 3, 2008

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