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Sanitary advices to visit Falkland Islands
Falkland Islands is a small country with around 3K Falklanders. Official language is English. Falkland Islands uses metric system (kilograms, centimeters, °C). Time zone is UTC-03:00. Currency used in Falkland Islands is Falkland Islands Pound (FKP).
🏙️ Stanley🗣️ English
👨👩👦👦 3K ☀️ ~6 °C 🌧 ~45 mm 👍 Developing 🚩 12k km2 (5k mi²)
Sanitary Recommendations
General recommendations
H5N1 Avian Influenza has been reported in the United Kingdom. For further information, please visit the CDCAvian Flu Advice.
Recommendations
It is recommended that travellers are up to date on routine vaccinations including measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus (DPT), varicella (chickenpox), polio, and yearly flu shots.
As hepatitis A outbreaks occur throughout the world and sometimes in countries with a low risk for hepatitis A, travellers should consult with their doctor prior to travel to see if the hepatitis A vaccine is necessary.
A hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for those who may have sexual contact with a new partner, who may get a tattoo or piercing, or have any medical procedures.
A rabies vaccination is recommended for those planning an outdoor holiday, for wildlife professionals and researchers, or for those who may come into contact with bats.
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