The Bahamas

The Bahamas is a coral-based archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean. Its 700-plus islands and cays range from uninhabited to packed with resorts. The northernmost, Grand Bahama, and Paradise Island, home to many large-scale hotels, are among the best known. Scuba diving and snorkeling sites include the massive Andros Barrier Reef, Thunder ball Grotto (used in James Bond films) and the black-coral gardens off Bimini

• Recommended Travel Vaccinations For The Bahamas

  VACCINE

  HOW DISEASE SPREADS

  PREVENTIVE ACTIONS

  • VACCINE

    Hepatitis A

    HOW DISEASE SPREADS

    You can get Hepatitis A through contaminated food or water in The Bahamas,regardless of where you are eating or staying.

    PREVENTIVE ACTIONS

    •Get vaccinated
    •Eat and drink safely

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  • VACCINE

    Hepatitis B

    HOW DISEASE SPREADS

    You can get hepatitis B through sexual contact, contaminated needles, and blood product and recommends this vaccine if you might have sex with a new partner, get a tattoo or piercing, or have any medical procedures.

    PREVENTIVE ACTIONS

    •Get Vaccinated
    •Avoid sharing body fluids
    • Avoid non sterile medical or cosmetic equipment

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  • VACCINE

    Rabies

    HOW DISEASE SPREADS

    You can get Rabies from the Saliva of the infected animals.

    PREVENTIVE ACTIONS

    •High risk country
    •Vaccine recommended for long- term travelers and those who may come in contact with animals

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    Typhoid

    HOW DISEASE SPREADS

    You can get Typhoid through contaminated food or water in The Bahamas. Specially if you are traveling in rural areas.

    PREVENTIVE ACTIONS

    •Get vaccinated
    • Eat and Drink safely

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  • VACCINE

    Yellow Fever

    HOW DISEASE SPREADS

    Yellow Fever is a mosquito-borne infectious disease and can get yellow fever through Mosquito's.

    PREVENTIVE ACTIONS

    •Get vaccinated
    •Prevent mosquito bites

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• Routine Vaccination For The Bahamas

  VACCINE

  HOW DISEASE SPREADS

  PREVENTIVE ACTIONS

  • VACCINE

    Measles, Mumps and Rubella Vaccination (MMR)

    HOW DISEASE SPREADS

    Measles, mumps, and rubella are viral diseases.Measles starts as a fever, cough, runny nose, conjunctivitis (pinkeye), and a red, pinpoint rash that starts on the face and spreads to the rest of the body.The mumps virus usually causes swelling in glands just below the ears, giving the appearance of chipmunk cheeks.Rubella is also known as German measles. It can cause a mild rash on the face, swelling of glands behind the ears, and in some cases, swelling of the small joints and low-grade fever.

    PREVENTIVE ACTIONS

    •Get vaccinated
    •Keep away from animals
    •Avoid touching body fluids
    •Avoid sharing body fluids

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  • VACCINE

    Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap) Vaccination

    HOW DISEASE SPREADS

    Tetanus enters the body through breaks in the skin. This is most often cuts or wounds made by contaminated objects.Tetanus enters the body through a wound or cut. It affects the brain and nervous system and causes extremely painful muscle spasms.Diphtheria is a very contagious infection that makes it difficult to breathe. In severe cases, it can cause heart and nerve damage.Pertussis, or whooping cough, is an extremely contagious respiratory infection that can lead to severe breathing problems, especially in infants.

    PREVENTIVE ACTIONS

    •Get vaccinated
    •Avoid touching body fluids
    •Avoid sharing body fluids

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  • VACCINE

    Chickenpox (Varicella) Vaccination

    HOW DISEASE SPREADS

    Chickenpox is a highly contagious infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It causes a blister-like rash across the body.Chickenpox can spread from someone with shingles to other who has never had the disease. This happens if a person touches or inhales droplets of the shingles blisters.

    PREVENTIVE ACTIONS

    •Get Vaccinated
    •Avoid touching body fluids
    •Avoid contacting with the blisters

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  • VACCINE

    Polio Vaccination

    HOW DISEASE SPREADS

    Polio (poliomyelitis) is a potentially deadly, life-altering disease. The virus enters the body and attacks the brain and spinal cord, often causing paralysis.

    PREVENTIVE ACTIONS

    •Get Vaccinated
    • Avoid sharing contacts with infected people
    • Avoid contaminated food or water, though sneezes or coughs can transmit the virus

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  • VACCINE

    Flu Shot

    HOW DISEASE SPREADS

    The flu vaccine is the most effective way to prevent illness caused by seasonal influenza viruses. The flu vaccine reduces a person's risk of developing flu-related illness.

    PREVENTIVE ACTIONS

    •Get vaccinated

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by ptadmin | Dec 18, 2019 | Destinations, Top Destinations | 0 comments