|
|
Special Precautions |
Certificate
Required? |
|
Yellow Fever |
No |
No |
|
Cholera |
1 |
No |
|
Typhoid and
Polio |
2 |
N/A |
|
Malaria |
3 |
N/A |
1: Following WHO
guidelines issued in 1973, a cholera vaccination certificate is not a
condition of entry to Tajikistan. However, cholera is a serious risk
in this country and precautions are essential. Up-to-date advice
should be sought before deciding whether these precautions should
include vaccination, as medical opinion is divided over its
effectiveness; see the Health appendix for more information.
2: Vaccination
against typhoid is advised.
3: Cases of
malaria, predominantly in the benign vivax form, have been reported in
some central, western and northern areas of Tajikistan and
particularly on the southern border (Khatlon area) between June and
October. Those wishing to visit the area should bring suitable
medication with them. Resistance to chloroquine is suspected.
Note :
Travellers planning to stay in Tajikistan more than 90 days must
present a medical certificate indicating that they are HIV-free.
Food & drink :
All water should be regarded as being a
potential health risk. Water used for drinking, brushing teeth or
making ice should have first been boiled or otherwise sterilised. Milk
is pasteurised and dairy products are safe for consumption. Only eat
well-cooked meat and fish, preferably served hot. Pork, salad and
mayonnaise may carry increased risk. Vegetables should be cooked and
fruit peeled.
Other risks :
There is a diphtheria
epidemic in Tajikistan and medical advice should be sought before
travelling. Hepatitis A, B and E
occur. Rare occurrences of plague have been reported. Trachoma is
common, Crimean Congo haemorrhagic fever, typhus,
leishmaniasis, sand-fly fever, tick-borne relapsing fever,
brucellosis, plague and echinococcosis all occur but risks to the
traveller are low. Rabies is present. For those at high risk,
vaccination before arrival should be considered. If you are bitten,
seek medical advice without delay. For more information, consult the
Health appendix.
Health care :
Standards of health care are low. As the
domestic health service is plagued by shortages of medicines and
drugs, travellers are advised to take antibiotics and any prescription
medicines, contact lens solutions and a first-aid kit containing basic
medicines and water treatment tablets. There is no reciprocal health
agreement with the UK. Although fees for health services are low,
health insurance is recommended. |
