Pitcairn : Travel Health

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Infectious Diseases and Medical Concerns for Pitcairn

The following medical diseases or health concerns are more common in travel to Pitcairn (compared to the USA and other areas of the Western World):

• travelers' diarrhea
• cholera
• Escherichia coli diarrhea
• hepatitis A
• schistosomiasis - found in fresh water
• typhoid fever
• Insect born diseases
• parasitic diseases
• Dengue fever
• filariasis
• Ross River virus
• Murray Valley encephalitis
• plague - risk for travelers is small
• toxoplasmosis
• HIV/AIDS
• hepatitis B

More Common Diseases and Medical Concerns for Pitcairn

The following health concerns or diseases are more commonly found in Pitcairn compared to the USA and other areas of the Western World:

• motor vehicle trauma - wear seatbelts and avoid night driving
• ciguatera poisoning
• corals, jellyfish and sea snakes may cause injury in marine waters
• sharks may cause injury in marine waters

Uncommon or Rare Diseases and Medical Concerns for Pitcairn

These medical diseases or health concerns are uncommon or rare in Pitcairn:

• yellow fever - no current risk but vaccination certification may be required for entry
• malaria - no current risk

Vaccinations for Travel to Pitcairn

The following medical vaccinations are desirable or helpful for travel to Pitcairn to prevent contagious diseases in Pitcairn:

• hepatitis A - or immune globulin (IG)
• hepatitis B if not already vaccinated
• rabies - if you might be exposed to wild or domestic animals through your work or recreation
• typhoid
• tetanus - booster dose as needed
• diphtheria - booster dose as needed
• measles - booster dose as needed

Preventions or Health Precautions for Travel to Pitcairn

Any health risk of travel to Pitcairn may be reduced by the following precautionary health measures when visiting Pitcairn:

• 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 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)
• don't swim in fresh water. Salt water is usually safer

Other Relevant Issues for Travel to Pitcairn

The following may be issues relevant to travel to Pitcairn:

• medical care is substandard, hospital beds are limited and modern technology is lacking
• there may be consular warnings against travel to the country
• check latest advice for updates

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