| Y - Yes, should have (in some
cases it is compulsory) M - Mandatory for entry to the country - Applicable to Yellow Fever (and to Meningitis for entry to Saudi Arabia for the Haj) Ce - For Yellow Fever, Certificate required to show you've had the vaccine if coming from an Endemic Country S - Immunisation is SOMETIMES recommended as there maybe risk in certain parts or for a longer stay R - Immunisation is RECOMMENDED, as the risk of infection is substantial |
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MALARIA RISK is illustrated here but recommendations will vary on the itinerary and length of stay - up to the minute recommendations are available from the Malaria Reference Laboratory on 0891 600 350 (60p per minute) Requirements for travel to different countries changes from time to time and we recommend that before travelling you contact DoctorBackHome.com or your local Travel Health Clinic with full details of your itinerary for an upto date and personalised recommendation. All information has been taken from a number of references, including: Immunisation against Infectious Disease, Department of Health, HMSO 1996: Health Information for Overseas Travel, Department of Health, HMSO 1995; British National Formulary 39, March 2000: Immunisation - Childhood and Travel Health, George C Kassianos; The World Health Organisation at www.who.ch: Pulse and GP magazines. |