French Polynesia
Risk / Health Info for French Polynesia
For a trip to French Polynesia recommended vaccines include hepatitis and typhoid.
- Altitude in French Polynesia
- Parts of French Polynesia are higher than 2,400m, and travellers planning to spend time at a high altitude should take steps to protect themselves against the potentially life-threatening acute mountain sickness. Your healthcare provider can help with this.
- Dengue fever in French Polynesia
- There have been cases of the mosquito-borne virus dengue fever in French Polynesia. 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.
- Chikungunya virus in French Polynesia
- Cases of Chikungunya virus have been reported in French Polynesia. It is spread by day-biting mosquitoes and you can guard against infection by covering up and using mosquito repellents. Infection results in joint pains, fever, rash and headache. It clears up after a few days, but some patients are left with swollen and painful joints for weeks or even years afterwards.
Covid-19 Testing for French Polynesia
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Recommended Vaccines for French Polynesia
Vaccine Name | Course |
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Hepatitis A | 2 Doses |
Hepatitis A and B combined (adult) | 3 Doses |
Hepatitis A and B combined (paediatric) | 2 Doses |
Hepatitis A and typhoid (combined) | 1 Dose |
Hepatitis A (paediatric) | 1 Dose |
Hepatitis B | 3 Doses |
Hepatitis B (paediatric) | 3 Doses |
Typhoid | 1 Dose |
Typhoid (oral) | 1 Dose |
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