Are you going to Réunion? Please read our travel advice and make proper preparations. We recommend vaccinations for Réunion. The vaccines protect you against infectious diseases. Which vaccinations you require for your trip to Réunion, depends on your journey and on the duration of your stay in this beautiful country.
Réunion is an island and French overseas department in Africa east of Madagascar and west of Mauritius. In Réunion, you run the risk of catching diseases to which you are likely not resistant. Fortunately, vaccines can protect you against these.
Recommended vaccinations and risks
In this country Chikungunya is prevalent. A good protection against mosquito bites in the daytime is necessary.
In this country dengue fever is prevalent. A good protection against mosquito bites in the daytime is necessary.
Vaccination against hepatitis A is recommended for all travelers to this country.
Vaccination against hepatitis B depends on your personal situation. Please contact KLM Health Services for a personal advice.
There is an increased risk of measles in this country. A MMR (Mumps Measles Rubella) vaccination is recommended for anyone who has not been vaccinated against measles or has experienced the disease.
In the Netherlands, most children now receive a vaccination against BMR. We therefore recommend a vaccination for some travellers. This advice depends on age, past vaccinations and diseases experienced.
In this country Zika virus is prevalent. A good protection against mosquito bites in the daytime is necessary.