Risk / Health Info for British Virgin Islands

Global Travel Clinics’ expert travel health adviser will guide you regarding safety methods and give you valuable tips and tricks to stay on top of your health throughout your trip post your travel shots, travel vaccinations and travel immunizations for British Virgin Islands. They will also recommend the travel vaccines and shots you need and you can get these from our clinic. It is advised to book your appointment 4-6 weeks prior your trip. However, we do cater to emergency visits as well.

The most recommended travel vaccines for the British Virgin Islands are for

hepatitis A, and medications for traveler’s diarrhea

Other immunizations may be needed depending upon the conditions of the trip and the medical history of the traveller, which include:

Tetanus-diphtheria vaccine is especially recommended for all travellers who have not received a tetanus-diphtheria immunization shot for the past 10 years.

Typhoid vaccine is recommended who have longer stay duration especially in remote areas. They always are at a risk of taking in contaminated food. However, ttyphoid is uncommon in most Caribbean countries.

Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for travellers who will have intimate contact with local residents.

Measles-mumps-rubella vaccine: if not given prior your trip then two doses are recommended for all travellers born after 1956. MMR vaccine should not be given to pregnant or severely immune-compromised individuals.

Chickenpox vaccine is for those you have either not had chickenpox before or not had chickenpox shots.

Pneumonia vaccine two shots given separately to elderlies and those with compromised immunity.

Influenza vaccine

Meningitis vaccine

Polio vaccine

 
What are the treatment costs?
Treatment regimens are extremely different for every individual, planned according to the needs of their body and different risks they may be exposed to due to their different travel destinations and activities they plan to undertake. Therefore, the costs vary from person to person. Global Travel Clinics aims to keep costs as low as possible and do not have any hidden charges.


Book away!
Access our website or call our clinic to book an appointment. You can choose the day and time of your liking. Be sure to book a separate appointment for your travel partners. We also recommend booking your consultation a month or two prior to your trip to allow sufficient time to get necessary vaccines and let your body develop immunity.

 Inside your consultation
You will be required to bring your previous vaccination records or travel vaccination certificates along with your travel itinerary. In your half an hour meeting, you should be honestly and truthfully talk about the activities you will undertake during your trip so we can thoroughly examine the risks involved and provide you with the best possible treatment and precautions. You should also mention any allergies or medical conditions you may have

What are you waiting for? Eliminate all possibilities of getting sick at the British Virgin Islands by availing our services. Book your appointment with Global Travel Clinics right now!

Chikungunya virus in British Virgin Islands

Cases of Chikungunya virus have been reported in British Virgin Islands. 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.

Dengue fever in British Virgin Islands

There have been cases of the mosquito-borne virus dengue fever in British Virgin Islands. 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.

Zika in British Virgin Islands

Global Affairs Canada has issued a warning about the risk of contracting Zika in British Virgin Islands. Zika is a viral disease spread by mosquitoes, and infection during pregnancy has been linked to birth defects. Women who are pregnant or planning to get pregnant should take advice before travelling to British Virgin Islands. Zika symptoms include rash, itch, mild fever, headache, red eyes, muscle and joint pains. Avoid mosquito bites by using insect repellents (50% DEET) and by wearing protective clothing. Mosquito nets and air conditioning should be used when sleeping.