Risk / Health Info for Mayotte

What vaccines should I get for Mayotte

For a trip to Mayotte recommended vaccines include typhoid and hepatitis A. These unpleasant GI illnesses are contracted from food or water. You can further reduce your risk of contracting them by taking care about what you eat and drink.

A tetanus vaccination is recommended for travellers to Mayotte – ask your advisor for guidance if you think you need a booster.

Some travellers should consider a hepatitis B vaccine before they visit Mayotte. The group includes children, frequent and long-stay travellers as well as those who will be working in a healthcare setting. Hep B is also contracted through recreational intravenous drug use and unprotected sex. Another infection route is invasive medical or cosmetic procedures.

Can I get medical care in Mayotte?

It is important to have good travel insurance when you go to Mayotte as repatriation may be necessary if you need medical treatment.

The emergency number in Mayotte is 15.

Protect your health in Mayotte

It is possible to contract several mosquito-borne illnesses in Mayotte including dengue fever and malaria so you should practice mosquito avoidance. Some good tips include:

• choose clothing with good limb coverage
• treat cuffs with a reliable insect repellent
• sleep under nets wherever possible.

Ask your travel health advisor for more ways to avoid mosquito bites.

Dengue fever in Mayotte

There have been cases of the mosquito-borne virus dengue fever in Mayotte. Dengue fever is also known as breakbone fever because of the severe bone, joint and muscular pains it causes, in addition to flu-like fever and headache. There is no vaccine for dengue fever. Avoid mosquito bites by using insect repellents (50% DEET) and by wearing protective clothing. Sleeping with mosquito nets is also recommended.

Malaria in Mayotte

Malaria prophylaxis will be required for some parts of Mayotte at certain times of year. There is no malaria vaccine, but there are anti-malaria drugs that should be taken before, during and after travelling to certain at-risk countries. Speak with your healthcare provider six weeks before your trip, as not all prophylaxis regimes are appropriate for all regions and all individuals.