United Arab Emirates
• Vaccinations: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Typhoid, Polio
• Travelers should also be up to date for measles/mumps/rubella (MMR), diphtheria/pertussis/tetanus (DPT), Polio
• Travel warnings for: Leishmaniasis, Schistosomiasis, Cryptosporidiosis.
• Leishmaniasis carried by insects and 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 7, 2008
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