Risk / Health Info for Ascension

What vaccines should I get for Ascension?

There are few health risks for travellers to worry about on Ascension Island and no immunisations are needed.

It may be hard to obtain your regular medications on Ascension so carry a supply for your entire stay and ensure you leave plenty of time if you need to restock.

What are health services like on Ascension?

Health services are not free for visitors to Ascension. Ensure you have good travel health insurance before visiting. There is a hospital in Georgetown, but health services on Ascension are limited and complex cases are deferred back to Canada and the U.S.

The emergency number is 999.

How can I stay safe on Ascension?

There are few diseases to worry about on Ascension, but you should take the usual precautions against accidents. Bear in mind that you may need to be evacuated if you are seriously injured.

Ask your travel health advisor about what you can do to protect yourself from sun exposure during your trip. You may find that you react badly to insect bites on the island. Your travel health advisor can recommend some items for your first aid kit to help soothe bites, and may also have some tips for avoiding bites in the first place.