Madeira : Travel Health
WARNING! This information is out-dated and likely to be inaccurate!
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Please note that this health information about Madeira may be out-of-date.
Always research the current health conditions and issues in any region you plan to visit
prior to departure.
Infectious Diseases and Medical Concerns for Madeira
The following medical diseases or health concerns
are more common in travel to Madeira
(compared to the USA and other areas of the Western World):
More Common Diseases and Medical Concerns for Madeira
The following health concerns or diseases are more commonly found in Madeira
compared to the USA and other areas of the Western World:
Uncommon or Rare Diseases and Medical Concerns for Madeira
These medical diseases or health concerns are uncommon or rare in Madeira:
- yellow fever - no risk although vaccination certificate may be required if coming from an infected area
- malaria - no current risk
- yellow fever - no risk although vaccination certificate may be required if coming from an infected area
- malaria - no current risk
Vaccinations for Travel to Madeira
The following medical vaccinations are desirable or helpful for travel to Madeira
to prevent contagious diseases in Madeira:
- hepatitis A - or immune globulin (IG)
- hepatitis B - if risk of exposure to blood/bodily fluid or medical treatment or if your stay will be longer than 6 months then all infants and children 11-12 years who did not complete the series as infants
- rabies - if you might be exposed to wild or domestic animals through your work or recreation
- tetanus - booster dose as needed
- diphtheria - booster dose as needed
- measles - booster dose as needed
- polio - one-time dose of polio vaccine for adults
- typhoid
- hepatitis A - or immune globulin (IG)
- hepatitis B - If you might be exposed to blood (for example, health-care workers), have sexual contact with the local population, stay longer than 6 months, or be exposed through medical treatment.
- tetanus - booster does as needed
- diphtheria - booster does as needed
Preventions or Health Precautions for Travel to Madeira
Any health risk of travel to Madeira may be reduced by the
following precautionary health measures when visiting Madeira:
- high rate of motor vehicle trauma - avoid night driving and wear seatbelts
- mosquito bite prevention
- insect bite protection
- avoid drinking non-treated water - only drink bottled or canned water
- eat only thoroughly cooked food or fruits and vegetables you have peeled yourself
- keep feet clean and dry - help prevent parasitic infections
- do not go barefoot - help prevent parasitic infections
- always use latex condoms to reduce the risk of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases
- don't eat dairy products unless you know they have been pasteurized
- don't eat food purchased from street vendors
- don't drink beverages with ice
- don't eat dairy products unless you know they have been pasteurized
- don't share needles with anyone
- don't handle animals (especially monkeys/dogs/cats) - to avoid bites and serious diseases (including rabies and plague - risk for travelers is small)
- don't swim in fresh water - including the Nile. Salt water is usually safer
- avoid crowded public places and public transportation whenever possible
- Never eat undercooked ground beef and poultry, raw eggs, and unpasteurized dairy products - risk of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) and new variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease [nvCJD]
- high rate of motor vehicle trauma - avoid night driving and wear seatbelts
- mosquito bite prevention
- insect bite protection
- avoid drinking non-treated water - only drink bottled or canned water
- eat only thoroughly cooked food or fruits and vegetables you have peeled yourself
- keep feet clean and dry - help prevent parasitic infections
- do not go barefoot - help prevent parasitic infections
- always use latex condoms to reduce the risk of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases
- although risk of infection is low, don't eat food purchased from street vendors
- don't drink beverages with ice
- don't share needles with anyone
- don't handle animals (especially monkeys/dogs/cats) - to avoid bites and serious diseases (including rabies and plague - risk for travelers is small)
- use sunblock and take sunglasses and a hat
Other Relevant Issues for Travel to Madeira
The following may be issues relevant to travel to Madeira:
- medical care is available but not at industrialized country standards
- there may be consular warnings against travel to the country
- check latest advice for updates
- adequate medical care is available throughout the country but is not to the standards of industrialized countries
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