The Seychelles

Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, off East Africa. It's home to numerous beaches, coral reefs and nature reserves, as well as rare animals such as giant Aldabra tortoises. Mahé, a hub for visiting the other islands, is home to capital Victoria. It also has the mountain rainforests of Morne Seychellois National Park and beaches, including Beau Vallon and Anse Takamaka.

• Recommended Travel Vaccinations

  VACCINE

  HOW DISEASE SPREADS

  PREVENTIVE ACTIONS

  • VACCINE

    Hepatitis A

    HOW DISEASE SPREADS

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

    PREVENTIVE ACTIONS

    •Get vaccinated.
    •Eat and Drink safely

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    Typhoid

    HOW DISEASE SPREADS

    You can get Typhoid through contaminated food or water in Seychelles. Specially if you are traveling in rural ares

    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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    Rabies

    HOW DISEASE SPREADS

    You can get Rabies from the Saliva of the infected animals

    PREVENTIVE ACTIONS

    •Get vaccinated.
    •Keep away from animal

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    Yellow Fever

    HOW DISEASE SPREADS

    Yellow Fever is a mosquito-borne infectious disease and can get yellow fever through Mosquitos

    PREVENTIVE ACTIONS

    •Get vaccinated.
    •Prevent bug bites

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• Routine Vaccinations

  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.
    •Avoid sharing contacts with infected people.
    •wash your hands using soap.
    •Avoid infected person coughs, sneezes or even talks

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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

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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 sharing contacts with infected people

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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 | Jan 13, 2020 | Destinations, Top Destinations | 0 comments