Monaco

VACCINATIONS, SPECIFIC RISKS AND REQUIREMENTS

Mandatory Vaccinations

No vaccination is required to enter in this country.

Recommanded vaccinations
• For tourists : hepatitis B, tetanos.
Vaccinations update
• FOR ADULTS: Check that diphteriae-tetanus-poliomyelitis and hepatitis B vaccines are up-dated.
• FOR CHILDREN: Check that their vaccinations are up-dated (diphteriae, tetanus, poliomyelitis, measles...).
Warning !
• Vaccines are useful and effective. However, they are sometimes contra-indicated.
• Always consult a physician.
• Please note that a period up to 8 weeks can be necessary to carry out vaccinations.

MALARIA

No malaria in this country.

HEALTH GENERAL MEASURES

Risks from animals:

TO AVOID IN PARTICULAR: venom.
- watch where you walk and where you sit down, make a lot of noise when walking
- shake shoes and clothing before putting them on: scorpions and spiders appreciate the shelter they afford after a night hunting.
- wear boots or high-sided shoes. The trouser bottoms should be tight around the shins or ankles.
- take a torch with you at night.
- it is difficult to recommend that travellers should provide themselves with anti-venom sera for two main reasons : (i) the sera are specific for a given venom and may be of no use against the particular venom in question (ii) sera must be kept refrigerated, which is not always possible.


Sexual intercourse:

TO AVOID IN PARTICULAR: hepatitis B, HIV.
- Condom carrying is the best preventive measure to avoid sexually transmitted diseases.
- Hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for those having sex with casual partners.

FIRST-AID KIT

Its contents may vary according to how you travel and your current health state.