Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Websites
It's a good idea to consult your government's travel health website before departure, if one
is available. The following websites can help:
Australia
(
www.smartraveller.gov.au
)
Canada
(
www.phac-aspc.gc.ca
)
Lonely Planet
(
www.lonelyplanet.com
)
MD Travel Health
(
www.mdtravelhealth.com
)
United Kingdom
(
www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk
)
United States
(
www.cdc.gov/travel
)
World Health Organization
(
www.who.int
)
REQUIRED & RECOMMENDED VACCINATIONS
The
World Health Organization
(WHO;
www.who.int
)
recommends the fol-
lowing vaccinations as routine (many are administered as part of standard child-
hood immunisation programs in developed countries, but adults may need a
booster):
»diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP)
»Haemophilus influenzae type b (HIB) - this is the leading cause of bacterial
meningitis
»hepatitis B
»measles, mumps and rubella (MMR)
»pneumococcal disease
»polio
»rotavirus
»tuberculosis
»varicella
Vaccinations for the following are also recommended for Madagascar:
»hepatitis A
»typhoid
Rabies is endemic in Madagascar, but vaccination is only recommended for vis-
itors who will be spending extensive periods of time in remote areas.
