Saint Martin

• Vaccinations:  Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Typhoid

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

• Travel warnings for: Dengue, Histoplasmosis, Leptospirosis

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

Histoplasmosis avoid bat guano or bird droppings.

Leptospirosis avoid swimming in fresh water.

Cryptosporidiosis risk can be prevented by drinking bottled water.

Posted on November 5, 2008

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