Seychelles

MAIN HEALTH RISKS

• There is no malaria in the Seychelles.
• There are cases of hepatitis A and B on the island.
• Some viral diseases, such as dengue fever or chikungunya, can be transmitted by mosquito bites. An important chikungunya outbreak occurred in 2006.
• Outbreaks of leptospirosis occur regularly.
• There are cases of diarrheic diseases.
• There are cases of animal rabies in the country.

FOOD SAFETY

• Gastric diseases are common among tourists who are not accustomed to local food or who do not take precautions.
• Do not drink tap water and favor bottled mineral water, without ice ; avoid eating ice cream and sherbet.
• Avoid eating raw or undercooked dishes, especially meat or fish. If possible, order hot dishes.
• Bring anti-diarrhea medication with you.
• Wash your hands carefully before each meal.

IMMUNIZATIONS AND MEDICATION

• Travellers entering the country from an endemic area, or who were in an endemic area less than 6 days before entering the territory, are required to present a certificate of immunization against yellow fever.
Systematically:
• Hepatitis A: the vaccination is available for children at least one year old. For persons who were born before 1945, who have spent their childhood in a developing country or who have had an icterus, it may prove useful to search previously for serous antibodies in order to avoid an unnecessary shot.
• Hepatitis B: the vaccination is available for children at least two months old.
• Diphtheria, tetanus, poliomyelitis: get a booster shot before leaving if your last shot is more than ten years old.



Depending on the duration and conditions of the trip:
• Typhoid fever: if the stay is occurring in precarious hygiene condition. The immunization is available for children at least 2 years old.

HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURES

Mahe
• Victoria Hospital, P.O. Box 52, Mont Fleuri, Victoria: phone + 248 388 000, fax + 248 224 792
• Anse Royale Hospital, Anse Royale: phone + 248 371 222



Praslin
• Baie Ste Anne Hospital, Baie Ste Anne: phone + 248 233 414



La Passe
• Logan Hospital, La Digue: phone + 248 234 255

EMERGENCY CONTACTS

• Central police station in Victoria (Mahe): 288 000
• Firemen / police / ambulances: 105

CLIMATE

• The Seychelles have a pleasant tropical climate all year long and are not exposed to cyclones.
• From October to march, north-west trade winds bring heat (32°C) and humidity. In December and January, rains are frequent.
• The rest of the year, temperatures are lower (24°C) and there are regularly south-east winds.
• When to go: in April-May or October-November.