french polynesia vaccinations

French Polynesia vaccinations

which ones do you need?

Are you leaving for French Polynesia soon? After reading our travel advice about French Polynesia, you will know better how to prepare yourself for your trip. Which specific precautions French Polynesia requires will amongst others depend on your trip and the length of your stay in this country.

French Polynesia is an overseas collectivity of France and its sole overseas country.  Papeete, located on Tahiti, is the capital of French Polynesia.

Vaccinations French Polynesia: common risks

You may encounter diseases in French Polynesia against which you are normally not immune. The right vaccinations can protect you against these diseases. Check out the main health risks in this country below, so you know immediately which specific vaccinations French Polynesia requires. Also read our tips for travelling. This way you can best protect yourself against health risks from water, food, sun and insects.

Mandatory vaccinations

Recommended vaccinations and risks

In this country Chikungunya is prevalent. A good protection against mosquito bites in the daytime is necessary.

In this country dengue fever is prevalent. A good protection against mosquito bites in the daytime is necessary.

Vaccination against DTP is recommended for all travelers to this country.

Vaccination against hepatitis A is recommended for all travelers to this country.

Vaccination against hepatitis B depends on your personal situation. Please contact KLM Health Services for a personal advice.

Vaccination against typhoid fever depends on your personal situation. Please contact KLM Health Services for a personal advice.

In this country Zika virus is prevalent. A good protection against mosquito bites in the daytime is necessary.

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